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Greve,Italy,is one of the many cities around the globe that is part of the “Slow Ciy” movement: a way of living designed to fight the negative effects of our increasinly fast-paced world.The “Slow Ciy...

The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater.A group of explorers has come to the are to explore the challenges expected when travelling to Mars.Wha...

Fish River Canyon,a beautiful region in southern Namibia,was once a place where wild animals ran free.However,hunters and farmers have claimed the lives of thousands of these animals and left the land...

Running from Paris to Istambul,the Orient Express is a first-class hotel on wheels.Once a year,travelers can ride the luxury train across Europe just to enjoy the journey,but it´s hard work to make th...

In the 1800s,the Rocky Mountain locust brought massive destruction to Western settlers.Then,the insects suddenly disappeared – almost without a trace.Now scientists hope to find a reason for the locus...

In the 1800s,the Rocky Mountain locust brought massive destruction to Western settlers.Then,the insects suddenly disappeared – almost without a trace.Now scientists hope to find a reason for the locus...

The Amazon rain forest is in crisis. Illegal miners are destroying the homes of millions of plants and animals; however, one group of scientists is exploring the far off regions of a newly formed nati...

A snake part in the Sultanate of Oman has a serious problem: all but one of its snakes have died.The owner of the park has hired a “snake detective” to uncover the mystery of the dying snakes.Why did ...

The first trip outside of a spacecraft,or “space walk”,was completed in 1965.Since then many astronauts have participated in space walks,but not without risks and challenges.Astronauts are in constant...

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...

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo,Egypt,contains an extraordinary collection of ancient art,but even more of its treasures are hidden away in its basement.Museum workers are now preparing to show these val...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Polar bears one of the largest and most dangerous hunters in the cold regions of the North. Their bodies are built for winter and they do best in the coldest areas. Unfortunately, polar bears are beco...

Polar bears one of the largest and most dangerous hunters in the cold regions of the North. Their bodies are built for winter and they do best in the coldest areas. Unfortunately, polar bears are beco...

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...