Gina D.B. Clemen - British and American Festivities. (level 2)Gina D.B. Clemen
Why do we celebrate Halloween? Do you want to surprise your sweetheart with a special Valentine card from Loveland, USA? Who invented the Christmas card? This unique book explores the origins of our festivities, their historical significance, and how we celebrate then today.
Black Beauty is a clever and handsome horse, lives with his pleasant master, on a peaceful farm in Victorian England. But his life changes when he is sold to different masters, some are kind, but others are cruel. Through a horse’s point of view, you can feel how what a touching story it is that you cannot imagine before, and this is the reason why it is so unforgettable for all ages since published in 1877.
Beaumont, M. de - Beauty and the Beast. (level 1)Beaumont
A merchant becomes poor once he lost his ship. Apart form his lovely daughter Beauty, all of his sons and daughters only request more on him. One day he takes a rose from the garden of a castle for Beauty’s present. But this causes the Beast, the owner of the castle, becoming angry. The merchant is imprisoned until Beauty comes to stay with the Beast. Through series of adventures, Beauty and the Beast have changed both their lives…
Sally M. Stockton - Robin Hood. (level 2)Sally M. Stockton
The legendary hero of Sherwood Forest comes to life in this exciting book about his daring adventures. Robin Hood explains about why Robin Hood became an outlaw, how his band of outlaw grew, Marian's love for Robin, how the cruel sheriff was punished and much more.
Mark Twain - The Jumping Frog. (level 2)Mark Twain
"The Celebrated jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and "Curing a Cold" depict one of American history's most exciting periods: the California Gold Rush of the 1850s. Come to Angel's Mining Camp in California and meet Smiley whose frog is a living gold mine until one day...And read about Mark Twain's amazing remedies for curing a cold.
