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A volcano is a mountain with a large hole at the top.Active volcanoes can be dangerous because they can erupt,or produce very hot,melted rock.In Sicily,there are several towns near a large volcano.Why...

The Fulani are a group of people who live in Africa.Yoro is a young Fulani boy.Before he can become a man,Yoro must make a long and difficult journey.They journey is a test for him.What challenges wil...

People everywhere need water for drinking ,washing,and other activities.In India there is not always enough water for everybody.Now,a group of villages is trying a different method to get water.Will t...

In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling...

Puffins are a kind of bird that lives in Iceland. Each year baby puffins, or pufflings, leave their homes to find the sea. Sometimes the pufflings get lost and cannot find their way. Groups of people ...

Every level of the Footprint Reading Library includes a comprehensive Teacher´s Book that makes lesson planning easy.Each unit in the Teacher´s Book features:a step-by-step Lesson Planner that include...

Dogs sledding is a popular sport in parts of the United States and Canada.It´s a challenge for most competitors.However one racer named Rachael Scdoris faces some special challenges.What challenges do...

Most cities have local areas called " neighborhoods". The Mission District is one of San Francisco´s oldest neighborhoods. Many people think it´s very special because it´s so multi - cultural. What ma...

This story is about water sports on the Columbia River. Cory Roeseler lives near the river and he loves water, sports, and going fast! Roeseler also likes to make new things. What does Roeseler do wit...

In Africa,there is a group of people called Bushmen.These people know a lot about wild animals.However,sometimes they can´t tell others about the animals,because they don´t speak the same language.How...

People love and need animals. They keep them in their homes and on their farms. They enjoy going to zoos, and watching animals on films and on TV. Little children love to play with toy animals. But p...

The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world.Many lives depend on this river.Many people,animals and plants live in or near the water.However,things are changing on the Orinoco.Why? Wha...

Camogli is a small town in Italy. People there paint in a special style called “trompe l”oeil.” These paintings are so good, viewers think they”re real things, but they”re not. They”re paintings! What...

Discover the pleasure of reading with this new seven-level series of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks specifically written for teenagers and young adults. Andy and Mary are twins. Durin...

This full-colour series presents engaging content about interesting places and subjects. Each title features colour photographs and a glossary to help with vocabulary comprehension. Exercises and sugg...

Dinosaurs" are animals that lived long ago. Scientists often study dinosaur " bones", or the hard parts inside the body. A team of scientists is looking for dinosaur parts but they´re hard to find. Wi...

Along the coast of Northean Ireland,there is an unusual place called The Giant`s Causeway.According to a local story,a big man,or giant,made it.Scientists,however,have a different story.How was this u...

Cheju, South Korea, is Known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It´s dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have...

Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru.It was forgotten for many years,but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for this old city.What will h...

Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything.Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much.Some think his environment improved his memory.Others think that Gianni´s memory came fr...

Long ago, people in Hawaii, performed a special dance called the hula. Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a new king returned the hula to the people. W...

The Footpring Reading Library is the first non-fiction reading series for English language learners to present captivating real-world stories in print,audio,and video.Every level of Footprint Reading ...

Two dentists in California treat some very special patients-animals! Animals can develop tooth problems just like humans.These dentists help them,but sometimes it can be dangerous.HOw do they treat th...

In windy places,some people catch the windy´s power with special equipment and use it to make energy.The schools in one area are using winde power to save energy and money.How is this energy made? Whe...

In the past,it was popular for rich people in England to have servants,or people to help manange their homes.The most important servent was the butler.Today,there are fewer butlers,but the job is stil...

In the past,it was popular for rich people in England to have servants,or people to help manange their homes.The most important servent was the butler.Today,there are fewer butlers,but the job is stil...