Usborne - english readers 1 - the emperor and the nightingale - mairi mackinnon

From the beloved story by Hans Christian Andersen. Everyone at the Emperor's court is enchanted by the song of the nightingale; but one day, the Emperor receives a glittering mechanical nightingale and the real bird is forgotten. Then the Emperor falls ill, and it seems that nothing can save him.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (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)

From the classic fairy tale. When the Queen's longed-for baby is born, the King invites seven fairies to the party in celebration. However, he fails to invite one malevolent fairy, and when the princess is sixteen years old, she hurts her hand on a spindle and falls asleep for a hundred years.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. The Emperor loves fine clothes. One day two crooks offer to make him some magical clothes that can only be seen by the wise. The Emperor parades through the city. Noone admits that they cant see the clothes, until a little child speaks out. 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)

One of the bestloved fairy tales. Beauty goes to the Beasts castle in order to save her fathers life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she cant bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him? 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)

The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale sings so sweetly that everyone loves to hear her song. But when the Emperor of China receives a new dazzling mechanical songbird made from gold and rubies, he has eyes for nothing else. What will become of the little nightingale now? Colourfully illustrated by Graham Philpot. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. (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)

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)

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)

From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!" A witch keeps Rapunzel in a tall tower without a door or stairs - but she isn't the only one visiting the lovely girl. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the well-loved French fairy tale, as retold by the Brothers Grimm. "Grandmother, what big eyes you have!" Little Red Riding Hood meets a wolf in the forest. He seems friendly, and he's interested to hear about her old grandmother. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. When Snow Whites mother dies, her father marries a vain and cruel Queen. When the Queens mirror says that Snow White is the fairest, she escapes into the forest and is rescued by seven dwarfs...but what if the Queen hears that Snow White is still alive?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)

Kind Katie shares her bread and cheese with an old woman on her way through the forest. The woman thanks her with the gift of a magic porridge pot - but it's important to give the pot the right instructions, or the porridge will get out of hand... With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Father Mouse and Mother Mouse always want the best for their daughter, including the best possible husband... but Father Mouse has some rather grand and impractical ideas. Will Molly Mouse end up with the husband she really wants?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 598 words. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the classic novel by Bram Stoker. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to visit a mysterious client. Count Dracula seems welcoming but somewhat eccentric. Gradually, Jonathan realises the horrifying truth and escapes, only to discover that the horror and danger have followed him all the way to London... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the timeless tale by Charles Dickens. Pip is taken to meet the eccentric Miss Havisham, a recluse since her disastrous wedding day, and her beautiful adopted daughter Estella. Pip is soon dissatisfied with his humble background. Then he learns that he has `great expectations': one day, he will be rich. Who is the source of his fortune? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

“Aladdin, I am your Uncle Abanazar. If you do as I say, we will be the richest men in the world.” But why does Abanazar want a dusty old lamp? Could the lamp be magic? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). (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)

When his ship is lost in a storm, Gulliver swims to the land of Lilliput. Lilliput is no ordinary island, and Gulliver soon finds that he is a BIG problem there Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 48 stran, anglicky, lepená, trhací Victor Frankenstein is a brilliant student of natural sciences. He dreams of discovering the secret of life; but the thing that he has made is a monster, and brings nothing but death and ruin. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). (alza.cz)

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From Shakespeares most oftenperformed play. One summer night, four lovestruck young people follow each other into the forest. Meanwhile the fairy king and queen quarrel and sulk, amateur actors rehearse a play and mischievous fairy Puck stirs up trouble. How can all the confusion be resolved? 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)

“What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?”In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor—but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue.In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to unleash an otherworldly terror instead.And in present-day Los Angeles, a college student meets a beautiful stranger and cannot shake the feeling they’ve met before.Across these seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. Within the treacherous walls of an ancient palace and the boundless forests of the Asian wilderness to the heart-pounding cement floors of underground rave scenes, our lovers are inexplicably drawn to each other, constantly tested by the worlds around them.As their many lives intertwine, they begin to realize the power of their undying love—a power that transcends time itself…but one that might consume them both. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Here are the Emperor Penguins as happy as can be. Theyre off to lay their eggs in a place far from the sea. They stay here all the winter as cold as cold can be. Until their babies hatch in a place far from the sea. Tags Adventure Social Issues Animal Story In this Reader you will find Games and language activities An audio recording of the story and the song A picture dictionary Come on an Antarctic adventure! Some Emperor Penguins cannot get to the place where they go every year to lay their eggs. Will Uncle Jack be able to help them? In this hilarious story you will learn something about the habits of the Emperor Penguins and follow Uncle Jack and the others in their race against time to help the penguins to the place where they lay their eggs. Syllabus Topics Weather, food, physical description Grammar and structures Past simple regular and irregular forms Verb infinitive Verb ing Adverbs Can cant Must mustnt Question words what? why? who? Prepositions of place Comparative sentences Distributives every, all noun (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy.Once there was a prince who lived in a beautiful castle. He was rich and handsome, but he was not kind. An enchantress changed him into a beast. To break the spell, he must learn to love and to be loved. One day, Belle, a smart, brave young woman, comes to the castle. Can she break the spell? Can she love the Beast? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy.Ariel is a mermaid. She loves human things. One day, Ariel sees a Prince. She loves him! She wants to be human. Can Ariel find a way? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Katie has some special friends Regazza the doll and Monty the mouse. They live in the Land of Forgotten Toys, the place where toys go when they are thrown away or are left forgotten in a toy box for a long time. One day Regazza and Monty go to find Katie. A pirate with a problem has just arrived in the Land of Forgotten Toys. Can she help him? This is a humorous adventure story about friendship and using cooperation to solve a problem. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends in this ELT adaptation of the new Peanuts film. 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. There is a new girl in town. She has red hair. When the redhaired girl comes to town Charlie Brown wants to be her friend. But does the redhaired girl like Charlie Brown? And can Snoopy help Charlie Brown to meet her? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Granny Fixit and the Ball + CD audioAbout the series:The series Young ELI Readers is divided into four levels according to the language level of the readers. It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience.Stages:Stage 1 (100 headwords) Below A1Stage 2 (200 headwords) A1 StartersStage 3 (300 headwords) A1.1 MoversStage 4 (400 headwords) A2 FlyersAbout Granny Fixit and the Ball + CD audio:Stage 1: Below A1A hilarious adventure with Granny Fixit, a magic bag and a ball. This is a story about Granny Fixit and a boy who loseshis ball. There’s a skateboard chase through the town when a dog, a cat and then a squirrel take the ball. Can GrannyFixit get the ball back for the boy?The book contains five pages of exercises for revision at the end. An illustrated dictionary, placed on the inside of the cover, keeps the vocabulary the student needs within sight at all times. Fun cut out bookmarks personalize the book. Reading, speaking, writing and listening skills are fully practised and developed through exercises specifically designed for each skill. The text, either whole or partial, is narrated by native speakers on an Audio CD. The illustrations have been carried out by the most interesting of illustrators, with the conviction that visual ‘comments’ in the text aid the comprehension of a foreign language text. The Young ELI Readers compel the reader to fall in love with both the stories and illustrations. It's elegant book made up of fine details which surprise the reader: from the type of paper to the font chosen. This particularly clear and captivating design was created to guide the readers in the comprehension of the text and the execution of the activities.Syllabus:Verb tenses and patterns - Positive, negative, question, positive imperative forms and short answer forms including contractions:Present Simple (except negative questions), Present Continuous with present meaning (except negative questions), can/can’t for ability, requests and permission have got for possession Let’sSentence types - Simple one-clause sentences, Two clauses joined with and, but or or,Direct speech + noun/pronoun + say/askIn this Reader you will find:- Games and language activities- An audio recording of the story and the song- A picture dictionary (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy.Dante is a happy dog. He likes bread and meat. He likes the town. He likes nice people. Miguel is a nice boy. Are Miguel and Dante friends? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Katie has some special friends Regazza the doll and Monty the mouse. They live in the Land of Forgotten Toys, the place where toys go when they are thrown away or are left forgotten in a toy box for a long time. One day Regazza and Monty go to find Katie. A pirate with a problem has just arrived in the Land of Forgotten Toys. Can she help him? This is a humorous adventure story about friendship and using cooperation to solve a problem. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends in this ELT adaptation of the new Peanuts film. 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. There is a new girl in town. She has red hair. When the redhaired girl comes to town Charlie Brown wants to be her friend. But does the redhaired girl like Charlie Brown? And can Snoopy help Charlie Brown to meet her? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tato kniha plná propracovaných obrázků obsahuje soubor více než tisícovky každodenních slov ze všech oblastí, s nimiž se dítě běžně setkává. Propojení obrázku se slovem vede ke snadnému zapamatování, a tím přirozeně rozšiřuje slovní zásobu dítěte. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Táto kniha plná obrázkov obsahuje súbor viac ako tisícky každodenných slov zo všetkých oblastí, s ktorými sa dieťa bežne stretáva. Prepojenie obrázka so slovom vedie k jednoduchému zapamätaniu, a tým prirodzene rozširuje slovnú zásobu dieťaťa. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the world’s greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Gordie Lanchance and his three friends are always ready for adventure.When they hear about a dead body in the forest they go to look for it. Then they discover how cruel the world can be. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Look at the parrots! Pink and blue Grey and purple Green ones too. Parrots parrots everywhere One on the wardrobe One on the chair. Tags Friendship Adventure Magic In this Reader you will find Games and language activities An audio recording of the story and the song A picture dictionary An action story about Granny Fixit, a sad pirate and a crowd of multicoloured parrots. When Jill and Ahmed find themselves by magic on a pirate ship they meet sad Pirate Bill. He has no pirate hat, treasure or parrot! But with Granny Fixit around no one stays sad for long! Syllabus Topics Animals, furniture, numbers, colours Grammar and structures Present simple Present progressive Imperatives Have for possession There is There are Can for ability Question words what? where? who? Conjunctions and but (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Kristin Hannah, 536 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Kristin Hannah, 536 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an epic novel of love and war, spanning from the 1940s to the present day, and the secret lives of those who live in a small French town from World II through to the present day. THE NIGHTINGALE is a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. (alza.cz)

Tato kniha plná propracovaných obrázků obsahuje více než tisícovky každodenních slov ze všech oblastí, s nimiž se dítě běžně setkává. Propojení obrázku se slovem v češtině a angličtině včetně výslovnosti vede ke snadnému zapamatování cizího jazyka, a tím přirozeně rozšiřuje slovní zásobu dítěte. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Táto kniha plná vypracovaných obrázkov obsahuje viac ako tisícku každodenných slov zo všetkých oblastí, s ktorými sa dieťa bežne stretáva. Prepojenie obrázka so slovom v slovenčine a angličtine vrátane výslovnosti vedie k ľahkému zapamätaniu cudzieho jazyka, a tým prirodzene rozširuje slovnú zásobu dieťaťa.Slovenské vydanie publikácie nakladateľstva Usborne. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities. Through the imagination of some of the world’s greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A young beggar boy meets the Prince of Wales by chance. It is a moment that will change their lives forever. Two boys are born on the same day, but their lives are very different. Edward Tudor is a prince and Tom Canty is a pauper. One day they decide to change identities. The poor boys dreams come true and he lives like a prince. The prince, on the other hand, discovers what life is like on the poor streets of London. But are dreams what they really seem? The boys soon find out. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Glenn Miller, the leader of the most famous big band in the USA Pérez Prado, the Cuban musician who was known as the King of Mambo Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the USA Luciano Pavarotti, one of the worlds best opera singers John Lennon, member of the famous band The Beatles (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tato kniha plná propracovaných obrázků obsahuje soubor více než tisícovky každodenních slov ze všech oblastí, s nimiž se dítě běžně setkává. Propojení obrázku se slovem vede ke snadnému zapamatování, a tím přirozeně rozšiřuje slovní zásobu dítěte. (patro.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)

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. Steve Rogers wants to fight for his country, but he is a small, weak man. The United States Army doesn't want him. Then a super serum changes him - suddenly, Steve is tall and very strong. Can the new Steve Rogers be a soldier? Can he save his country - and the world?About the series Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities.Through the imagination of some of the world's greatest authors, the english language comes to life in pages of our readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in english, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Follow the owl professor as he takes two children on a tour of a body. But not just any human body - a gigantic factory building built to explain how real bodies work, from cell 'building blocks' to conveyor belts that carry life-giving energy packets and transport defenders to repel germ attacks! This beautifully illustrated book will open children's eyes to the wonder and weirdness of what's going on inside them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

About the Amazing People series A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each characters life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Baloo the bear looks after the orphan boy, Mowgli. But when Bagheera the leopard discovers a trap, its not only man that the animals have to be careful of (knihydobrovsky.cz)