Illustrated readers 2 the mysterious island - readers - jules verne

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the English children's classic by Kenneth Grahame. One day, Mole discovers the enchanting world of the river. He makes new friends: generous Water Rat, kindly Badger - and Toad, whose love of fast cars soon causes mayhem. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. The Smurfs are popular with children all over the world, famous for their charming personalities and exciting adventures. The Smurfs 2 Popcorn ELT Reader is based on the second film in the recent Smurfs film franchise. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic story by Gaston Leroux. When the soloist Carlotta loses her voice, young soprano Christine becomes a star overnight - but who is her teacher? Anonymous letters, mysterious accidents - something strange is behind the scenes at the Paris Opera House... and then Christine disappears.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Treasure Island is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of pirates and buried gold. Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action. In this Reader you will find Focus on difficult words Comprehension activities Test yourself CLIL activity Tags Adventure Courage After Jim Hawkins finds a map in an old sea chest, he starts an exciting adventure which will take him to a far off island in search of treasure. He sets sail with his friends, but they do not realise that many of the crew are pirates and their leader is the cook, Long John Silver. The pirates are determined to find the treasure first at all costs! Enjoy reading about the adventures of Jim and his friends at sea and discover who finds the buried treasure. Syllabus Topics, Adventure, Betrayal, Loyalty, Courage, Friendship, Grammar and Structures. Verb tenses present, past, future, Modals, Question forms, Synonyms antonyms, Adjectives, comparative and superlative forms, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Pronouns, Quantifiers, Verb patterns, Functions, Discuss plans, Ask for and give information, Give instructions, Make suggestions, Agree disagree (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When his uncle gives him an impossible task, Jason invites heroes from all over Greece to sail on his ship, the Argo. He calls them the Argonauts, and this is their story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Un roman autobiographique de Jules Renard, qui raconte lenfance et les déboires dun enfant mal aimé. Dans cet ouvrage des dossiers culturels un glossaire des mots et expressions difficiles des exercices DELF des activités ludiques tr232s variées. Th232mes Sentiments, Famille Lhistoire se déroule dans un petit village français. Poil de Carotte est le cadet de la famille Lepic. Il doit son nom 224 la couleur de ses cheveux. Personne naime cet enfant et tout le monde lignore, sauf son parrain qui laccueille parfois. Découvrons ensemble ses aventures ! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dolphins are interactive graded readers specially designed to make developing language skills fun for younger learners. Full-colour illustrations and cross-curricular content stimulate students' interest and maintain their attention, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language points in an entertaining context. Integrated activities for every page of story text encourage students to practise newly acquired language skills. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, lowlevel reading material for younger learners. The Little Prince lives on a very small planet. Then he flies away and his rose is sad. Where does the Little Prince go? Who does he meet? And can he go back? A beautiful adaptation of the popular story. A beautiful adaptation of the popular story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When Tintin finds a scroll inside his model ship he is determined to find out what it means. After escaping from the evil Sakharine, Tintin and Snowy find themselves in a small boat in the middle of the sea. They have to get to Bagghar to stop Sakharine getting the third scroll. But how will they get there? Can Captain Haddock help them? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Journey to the Centre of the Earth has been consistently praised for its style and its vision of the world. It explores the prehistory of the globe, but can also be read as a psychological quest, for the journey itself is as important as arrival or discovery. Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel travel across Iceland, and then down through an extinct crater towards a sunless sea where they enter a living past and are confronted with the origins of man. A classic of nineteenth-century French literature, the novel's distinctive combination of realism and Romanticism has marked figures as diverse as Sartre and Tournier, Mark Twain and Conan Doyle. This new translation of the complete text is faithful to the lyricism, verve, and humour of the original. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Castaways of the Flag’ is the sequel to ‘Their Island Home’ and the 47th book of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. A huge fan of ‘The Swiss Family Robinson,’ by Johann David Wyss, Verne decided to pick up the thread and, with the addition of ‘Their Island Home,’ turn one story into an unofficial trilogy. This, the final instalment, follows the fortunes of the family, as they finally leave the island and head for home. However, will its shores prove too difficult to escape from forever? A fitting finale to Wyss’ original tale, this book is for lovers of Verne and Wyss, alike. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jules Verne’s “The Lottery Ticket” is a story about a message in a bottle with a twist. Hulda Hansen’s husband-to-be Ole embarks on a journey with a fishing boat with the hope to get rich and provide for his future family. However Ole never returns. The only thing left of him is a bottle with a note to Hulda and … a lottery ticket. Is it a winning one? What will Hulda win and is it going to be worth it if Ole is really dead? Verne masterfully weaves conflict, intrigue, and a strange chain of events around something as small as a piece of paper. Jules Verne (1828 – 1905) was a French author, whose works are thought to have seen the beginnings of the science-fiction genre. During his career, Verne wrote more than 60 novels, 54 of which were part of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. Many f his famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss,’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,’ starring James Mason, and ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth,’ starring Brendan Fraser. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Begum’s Fortune’ follows the plans of two scientists, the French physicist, Sarrasin, and German, Schultz. Each has a share in inheriting a vast fortune and sets about spending it on the project of their dreams. A humanitarian, Sarrasin builds the city, Frankville, dedicated to upholding the health of its citizens. Schultz, however, constructs Steeltown, which is devoted to the creation of weapons of war. Astonishingly prescient, ‘The Begum’s Fortune’ predicts a number of technological advances, including incendiary bombs, satellites, and even mobile phones. A taut and thought-provoking read for those with an interest in dystopian futures. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Combining romance and adventure, 'The Blockade Runners' is set in both Scotland and the south of America, as the American Civil War looks to become a reality. Scottish entrepreneur, Captain James Playfair, sets out on a daring mission to acquire cotton from the southern states. However, there's more to one of his travelling companions than meets the eye and Playfair quickly finds himself facing a whole new set of challenges. A rollicking read, Verne peppers this short story with vivid details about each of the destinations our protagonist encounters. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: "From the Earth to the Moon" continues in its sequel "Around the Moon" published five years after the first part. The three adventurers start their trip to the Moon hoping to survive and complete their mission. Many things go however wrong. It turns out that the projectile has changed course during their journey. They try to navigate it and fix the course but it gets even worse as the projectile begins a fall to the Earth. Everything seems doomed to failure. The lives of the three men are at stake. Is there even any possibility to survive? Will they live to tell what they have seen and experienced or the first ever mission to leave Earth will stay shrouded in mystery? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jasper Hobson and his crew have the mission to build a fort in the Arctic ocean. They manage to get there and establish the fort. However a massive earthquake changes their plans as unusual things begin to happen. The most unusual of all is that they have ended up on iceberg without even noticing. This iceberg becomes their lifebelt. But what will happen if or when it begins to melt? Where will it take them? Will they survive or they will be forever remembered with their last good deed – building a fort in a rich with natural resources area?"The Fur Country" is published in 1873. It depicts an artic adventure and typically for Jules Verne's style, it has series of descriptions and details of the expedition and the nature. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Green Ray' is a story that exemplifies the age old saying 'It's about the journey, not the destination'. The Green Rays, are rare phenomena observable only in certain places of the globe as the sun falls below the horizon. They are said to have profoundly elevating effects on the mind and soul and Helena Campbell is determined to see them. Postponing the wedding forced upon her, she leaves with her uncles and two would-be suitors on a journey to distant shores that will test her absolutely. It is only in the moments where we are pushed to breaking, emotionally or physically, that we find ourselves, who we are and what we love. It is a brilliant novel, wracked with beauty and self-discovery. Verne's knack for the extraordinary creates a journey that is inspiring and stunning, perfect for anyone with an adventurous spirit or who loved 'Around the World in Eight Days'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The heroic trio from Ice Age, Manny, Sid and Diego, realise their valley is under threat from flooding as temperatures rise and the ice around them begins to melt. They set out to find a boat which is said to be at the end of the valley. The friends meet Ellie, a female mammoth, along the way. But will Manny and Ellie be able to overcome their differences and the dangers on their journey to fall in love? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Prospero lives on a strange island with his daughter Miranda. One night, with his magic powers, he makes a storm to bring his brother and the King of Naples to the island. They must pay for what they did in the past. Ferdinand also arrives on the island and finds a surprise. Read the play and see how the island and Prosperos magic change the lives of these people. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This adventure story tells the beginnings of the legend of Robin Hood, a legend that has fascinated generations of children. It starts when Robin Hood comes home to England after fighting for King Richard the Lionheart. He finds that his house has been taken over by the bad Prince John and his servant the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin goes into Sherwood Forest where, along with Maid Marion, he forms a band to fight back against the bad Prince and the Sheriff and to defend the poor. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The American Civil War has already ended. A Gun Club plays with the idea of building a weapon which can shoot a projectile to the Moon. Calculations and funding are only a part of the obstacles in the way. The original plan does not include people on board. Despite this not only one but three inventors take part of the trip. Will they survive the incredible acceleration caused by the explosion? Will they manage to get to the Moon? Jules Verne takes us on a scientific and imaginative journey to the Moon in the science-fiction novel "From the Earth to the Moon". The story is not only impressing due to the formidable telling skills of Jules Verne but also due to the fact that it is written almost 100 years before man finally stepped foot on the moon. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 40 stran, anglicky, Lepená, trhací - 40 stran, anglicky, lepená, trhací Strange things are happening at the Paris Opera House. Young singer Christine is suddenly famous – but who is her ‘angel of music’? There are stories about a ghost. Can they be true? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). (alza.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha 20000 Leagues Under The Sea namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B1 pro středně pokročilé posluchače. This story tells of adventures of the three men - a naturalist, his colleague and sailor - who are held captive at sea by Captain Nemo. They adventure across the world beneath the oceans meeting many challenges - huge icebergs, angry sharks and terrifying squids. They survive them all, until one day Nemo's submarine is sucked into a huge maelstrom and the three prisoners make their bid for freedom. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jules Verne's most famous adventure, now in a beautiful clothbound editionOne night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand - whether train or elephant - overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

New to Penguin Classics, the great underwater adventure story in a stunning clothbound edition with original images.In this thrilling adventure tale by the 'Father of Science Fiction', three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard his submarine the Nautilus. Over the course of their fantastical voyage, they encounter the lost city of Atlantis, the South Pole and the corals of the Red Sea, and must battle countless adversaries both human and monstrous. Verne's triumphant work of the imagination shows the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.This new version by award-winning translator David Coward brings Verne's novel vividly to life for a new generation of readers.Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author and a pioneer of the science-fiction genre. His novels include Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869-70), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), all available in Penguin Classics.David Coward is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He is the author of studies of Marcel Pagnol, Marguerite Duras, Marivaux and Restif de la Bretonne, and of a History of French Literature (2002). He has translated numerous French classics, including Moliere's plays, Simenon's novels and Albert Cohen's Belle du Seigneur, for which he was awarded the Scott-Moncrieff prize in 1996. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

On a seemingly normal day at the exclusive Reform Club, Phileas Fogg, a gentleman of great wealth and exacting tastes, makes an extraordinary GBP20,000 wager; he will perform an impossible feat and circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied only by his new French valet, the steady Passepartout, he sets off on a thrilling journey. Adventure, chaos and romance ensue as the daring pair harness the new power of steam to escape their ever-increasing enemies and beat the clock.The exciting adventures of Fogg and Passepartout in Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days will entertain modern readers as much as they did the Victorians, and are accompanied here by an afterword from John Grant.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Theres serious drought in the dessert town of Dirt and the inhabitants are getting desparate. Theyre thirsty, scared and they need a hero! So when Rango the chameleon strolls into town, it looks as if things may be about to change. But can Rango outwit the evil town mayor and his terrifying sidekick, Rattlesnake Jake? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Why doesn?t summer come to the Giant?s garden? Find out how the Selfish Giant changes and learns about friendship. A Giant lives in a castle with a beautiful garden. But the Giant is selfish and wants it all to himself. He doesn?t want the children to play in his garden. Winter comes and never leaves until? something happens and the Giant learns about love and sharing! Syllabus Vocabulary areas seasons, nature, adjectives, feelings Grammar and structures Present simple, Present continuous, There is / There are, Prepositions of place, Possessive ?s, Adverbs of frequency (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Im going to solve this mystery! Im tired, but before I turn out the light, Im going to write down all the things Ill need for my investigation. Tags Crime Friendship In this Reader you will find Focus on Glossary of difficult words Comprehension activities Test yourself Sally wants to be a detective and her hobby is solving mysteries. But this time the mystery is really difficult! Read about Sallys adventures and enjoy! Syllabus Topics People Personal feelings School and Study Travel and holidays Functions and Notions Making predictions, talking about (im)probability and (im)possibility, Expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement, Expressing degrees of certainty and doubt, Understanding simple signs and notices Grammar and Structures Present tenses simple, continuous and perfect, Past tenses simple, continuous, Future tenses going to, will, Adjectives, Adverbs, Modals, Prepositions, Question formation, Verb patterns (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Can you imagine being whooshed away by the wind to a magic land of witches and strange characters? Have you ever met Munchkins or Winkies or monkeys with wings and an all powerful wizard? This is the story of how Dorothy made some wonderful friends in a magic land and how she tried to get back home to Kansas. Did she manage? Youll have to read the story to fi nd out! Tags Friendship Fantasy Courage and persistence In this Reader you will find Games and language activities An audio recording of the story A picture dictionary Syllabus Vocabulary areas Colours, clothes, parts of the body, directions Grammar and structures Present simple, Verb infi nitive, Must and have to for obligation, Determiners some any, Adjectives of description and feeling, Prepositions of place (knihydobrovsky.cz)

How PB3 and Robin help to save a life and a love!PB3 and his robot are excited to find themselves in a circus! Elephants and jugglers and an acrobat and a clown! They go with Sally to have tea in Coco the clown.s motorhome, visit the circus school and finally the big top. Little did they suspect that the excitement is just about to begin!Topics:CircusFamily- Games and language activities- An audio recording of the story and the song- A picture dictionaryVocabulary areas:Family, time and meals, the body and face, clothes, coloursGrammar and structures:Present simple, Present progressiveVerb + infinitiveInfinitive of purposeThere is / There arePrepositions of place and movementPossessive adjectivesDescriptive adjectivesQuestion words: Who? / What? / Why? / Where? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This book features essentials of the English language, such as introducing oneself and asking basic questions. It also offers young readers an excellent opportunity to learn other more unusual vocabulary items as the story develops in its jungle setting. Each chapter is preceded by a picture dictionary which helps children understand some of the less common words, and sparks off pre-reading classroom discussions. Following each chapter is a multiple-choice reading comprehension, a ‘fun activity’ – such as join the dots, listen and match, colouring in and much more. There is also an acting activity which encourages even the shyest child to learn and speak English. The accompanying cassette is of course, an essential prop for rehearsals. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Without even realizing it, the German professor Lidenbrock purchases his ticket to the center of the Earth. He finds an original runic manuscript which unfolds a long kept secret. The center of the Earth lies at the bottom of an Icelandic volcano. The obvious choice is to embark on a journey down the volcano and make the biggest discovery of all times. However there are so many dangers and obstacles, that the expedition seems to be doomed to failure. Will the professor get to the bottom of things or he will lose his life trying? Will he get to describe his findings or the nature will find a way to keep its secrets? Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" takes us on an amazing adventure through the Earth's depths which will leave us wondering if we really know that much about the Earth. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 72 stran, česky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - 72 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Jules Verne do svých románů zahrnuje nejnovější vědecké objevy své doby, ale také předpovídá mnoho vynálezů pozdějších, jako je cestování do vesmíru nebo pod vodou. Studoval práva, ale brzy se rozhodl, že zkusí psát. Jeho první román Pět neděl v balónu, mu přinesl takový věhlas, že v psaní fantastických dobrodružných románů pokračoval.Tajuplný ostrov byl psán a vydáván na pokračování přes dva roky a patří k těm nejslavnějším. Verne v něm prostřednictvím postavy Cyruse poukazuje na význam vědy v životě člověka. (alza.cz)

eBook: Could you be Captain of a whaling ship if all the crew around you died in a tragedy? Would you even want to? And what would you do if the cook on board has plans of his own and wants to kill you? This and much more is what poor fifteen year old Dick Sands has to deal with as the only surviving crew member.Everything seems to be going according to plan. That is until the cook sabotages the ship and rather than arriving in South America, the group ends up in Africa. The evil cook's plan is to sell everyone on board into slavery. Will they survive all the obstacles and unexpected occurrences or will they fall victims to the African slave trade? 'Dick Sands, the Boy Captain' is an adventure novel which not only keeps you on the edge until the very end, but it also depicts the widespread condemnation of slavery. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dolphins are interactive graded readers specially designed to make developing language skills fun for younger learners. Full-colour illustrations and cross-curricular content stimulate students' interest and maintain their attention, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language points in an entertaining context. Integrated activities for every page of story text encourage students to practise newly acquired language skills. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When Tim goes on a school trip to a Stone Age exhibition, he expects it to be boring. But then he meets a very unusual teacher and his adventure begins (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dolphins are interactive graded readers specially designed to make developing language skills fun for younger learners. Full-colour illustrations and cross-curricular content stimulate students' interest and maintain their attention, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language points in an entertaining context. Integrated activities for every page of story text encourage students to practise newly acquired language skills. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: adventura, % Hra vyniká především bohatými možnostmi při manipulaci se značně velkým počtem předmětů či variabilitou některých postupů. V pozadí rozhodně nezůstává detailní a věrohodná grafika, jakož i přirozené okolní zvuky. Ve stínu těchto kladů se však krčí nepříliš propracovaný příběh. (Games.cz) Vydejte se zpátky na tajuplný ostrov. Pokračování původního dílu stojí za pozornost. Hra je inspirována romány slavného Jules Vernea. Prozkoumejte všechna zákoutí Na ostrově jste uvězněni a potřebujete si zajistit základní... (alza.cz)

Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart whos always in trouble with everyone at home, in school and in church. With his best friends, Joe, Ben and Huckleberry, Tom lives an exciting outdoor life. But he begins to grow up when pretty Becky Thatcher comes to town, and when something terrible happens in this quiet town near the Mississippi. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Around the World in Eighty Days (1872) is an adventure novel written by the French writer Jules Verne. Written during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), the story takes you on Phileas Fogg's escapades with his newly employed French valet Passepartout, when they attempt to orbit the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager. Foggs’s ventures into new lands, his encounters with new people and his enumerable exciting experiences will take you on an enthralling journey of never-ending quests. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: When an unidentified “monster” threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the “monster” is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a shadowy, mystical, preternaturally imposing man who calls himself Captain Nemo. Thus begins a journey of 20,000 leagues—nearly 50,000 miles—that will take Captain Nemo, his crew, and these three adventurers on a journey of discovery through undersea forests, coral graveyards, miles-deep trenches, and even the sunken ruins of Atlantis. Jules Verne’s novel of undersea exploration has been captivating readers ever since its first publication in 1870, and Frederick Paul Walter’s reader-friendly, scientifically meticulous translation of this visionary science fiction classic is complete and unabridged down to the smallest substantive detail (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.A man crashes in the desert and meets the little prince. Through his pictures and stories, the man learns about the important things in life - like love and friends. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dolphins are interactive graded readers specially designed to make developing language skills fun for younger learners. Full-colour illustrations and cross-curricular content stimulate students' interest and maintain their attention, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language points in an entertaining context. Integrated activities for every page of story text encourage students to practise newly acquired language skills. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic childrens story by Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio the puppet wants to be a real boy, but he is constantly in trouble running away, falling into bad company and telling lies that make his nose grow and grow. Will he ever find his missing father Geppetto, and learn in the end to be good? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)