TY - BOOK AU - Douglas,Nancy TI - Reading Explorer 1 SN - 9781424043620 (pbk) PY - 2009/// CY - Boston PB - Heinle/Cengage Learning KW - English language KW - Textbooks for foreign speakers KW - Sound recordings for foreign speakers KW - Readers (Adult) KW - Readers for new literates N1 - Readings are adapted from articles and photographs appearing in National geographic magazine; Accompanying compact disc contains audio recordings of the 24 reading passages; "Reading Explorer is a six-level content-based reading series featuring video from National Geographic to help develop reading and vocabulary skills for all learners. Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics related to culture, science, social studies, travel, and adventure." (Publisher's Website); TABLE OF CONTENTS; Explore Your World!; Scope and Sequence; Introduction; UNIT 1: Amazing Animals; UNIT 2: Travel and Adventure; UNIT 3: Music and Festivals; REVIEW 1; World Heritage Spotlight: City in the Clouds; Vocabulary Building; UNIT 4: Other Worlds; UNIT 5: City Living; UNIT 6: Clothing and Fashion; REVIEW 2; World Heritage Spotlight: Ancient Capitals; Vocabulary Building; UNIT 7: Dinosaurs Come Alive; UNIT 8: Stories and Storytellers; UNIT 9: Tough Jobs; REVIEW 3; World Heritage Spotlight: Land of Legends; Vocabulary Building; UNIT 10: Pyramid Builders; UNIT 11: Legends of the Sea; UNIT 12: Vanished!; REVIEW 4; World Heritage Spotlight: The Hidden Warriors; Vocabulary Building; Vocabulary Index; Video Scripts; Credits; "Elementary, 800-1300 headwords; CEF: A2-B1"--Accompanying CD UR - https://www.nelsonbrain.com/shop/isbn/null?urlLangId=-1&urlRequestType=Base&productId=517426 ER -