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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...

Peter May has the unique job of reconstructing dinosaurs for museum displays.He and his team work with real dinosaur bones as well as artificial bones to recreate these giant creatures.How did Peter M...

Koalas are recognised around the world for their cute and lovable appereance.Unfortunately,Australia´s koala population is rapidly declining because their natural home in the thick forests is being de...

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...

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...

In a Small village in nothern Greece,local residents participate in an anual religious festival called “Anastenaria”.During the festival,believers walk across fire to test their faith and receive bles...

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...

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...

Humboldt squids or “Red Devils”,are some of the world´s largest animals without a backbone.These sometimes dangerous creatures live in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.A researcher and professiona...

Humboldt squids or “Red Devils”,are some of the world´s largest animals without a backbone.These sometimes dangerous creatures live in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.A researcher and professiona...

Goliath tarantulas are the most enormous spiders in the world.Most people consider them to be extremely dangerous and avoid them,but not tarantula expert Rick West. He seeks out tarantulas because he ...