William Tell and Other Stories (Dominoes Starter New Edition)
The men and the woman in this book - William Tell, Tom Blood, Lord Bao, King Matthias, Johnny Appleseed, and Lady Godiva - are all real people from history.
But every time someone tells an old story, they change things in it, to make them bigger, better, and more exciting. So what is true in this book and what is not? Read all six of the stories, and see what you think.
Amy and Matt are bored. They don't want to study for their exams - they want to have a good time. So they drive to the marina at West Palm Beach, and Matt jumps onto one of the boats. 'We can go anywhere!' he jokes. But when the owners of the boat come back and find them, Amy and Matt are in deep trouble. Matt is a good swimmer and enjoys scuba-diving, but now he must dive for their lives.
This book will take you to new experiences. You will read functional stories in which you will use your imagination. Also, you will find interesting texts with which you will learn about real life and have fun. There may be many words that you don’t know, but don’t worry, each text has a glossary that will help you with dif ficult vocabulary. At the end of each reading, you will work on different activities. Some of them will make sure you understand the texts very well. Others will make you connect the information with your own life. The following pages will guide you on a wonderful journey. Are you ready? Enjoy!
The year is 1386 and the first flowers of spring are here. A number of pilgrims are going to Canterbury to visit the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket, and they all tell stories on the way. Audio added
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea - Dominoes 1
When ship after ship goes down in the Atlantic, Dr Pierre Aronnax and his servant, Conseil, journey from Paris to learn more. What - or who - is attacking these ships?
