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Original / American English Most people around the world today know something about American life. The United States is a big country. Not all Americans are the same! In this book you will see the many faces of American life.

Original / American English In the 1930s Grey Owl was the most famous North American Indian in the world. He wanted to save his land, its forests and animals. He wanted to change the world. He also had a very strange secret. This book tells his true story.

Original / American English Ben has a job in Mr Tysons store. Then Mr Tyson finds money in Bens bag. Get out of my store! Mr Tyson says. But is Ben the thief? There is an earthquake in the cityand Mr Tyson gets his answer.

Original / American English In January 2009, a new American president moved into the White House. But who is Barack Obama? What do we know about his family and his early life? Why did he want to be a politician? And how did he get the top job? This is his story.

Classic / British English Life changes completely for Margaret Hale and her parents when they move to a smoky northern city. There, Margaret meets Mr Thornton, a wealthy cotton mill owner, and dislikes him immediately. But the mill owner falls passionately in love with her. Then his workers strike. Against a background of industrial drama and personal tragedy, is there any hope for Mr Thorntons dream?

Original / American English Every year, millions of tourists visit New York the most exciting city in the world. Read about its history, its sights and its people. What makes New York the city that never sleeps?

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Original / British English Britain is a small country but it has a long history. Two thousand years ago it was part of the Roman Empire. In the 1930s the British Empire was the biggest empire in world history. Discover how wars, revolutions and religion have changed its history. Read about the different countries of the United Kingdom and the great men and women who have shaped the British nation.

Contemporary / British English This is the funniest book that you will read about English people! Why are the English different from Europeans? George Mikes book describes the strange things the English do and say. And the English dont get angry when they read the book. They love it! You will too!

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Original / British English London is one of the great cities of the world. It is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe. In 1900, it was the biggest city in the world. In this book you will find a lot of interesting information about London. You will read about its history from Roman times. You will learn about its famous people and the shops, museums and palaces of this exciting city.

Original / British English The year was 1963, and Beatlemania was only just beginning. Soon the Beatles had fans all around the world. For the rest of the 1960s their music led the way and they changed modern music forever. This book tells the story of the greatest band in the world from the early days in Liverpool to the Beatles music in the world today.

King Authur and the Knights of the Round Table

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Classic / British English Only the next king can pull the sword out of the stone. Many people try, but they cannot move the sword. Then young Arthur tries, but it comes out easily. Now he will be king. But will he be a good king? And will his life be happy?

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Jan Thorburn

Walkabout
James Vance Marshall

Kylie Minogue
Liz Kilbey

The Rainbow Serpent

James Vance Marshal

The Wrong Man

Kris Anderson

Original / British English Joanna Jimbuku is a nurse in Australia. She works with a Flying Doctor. One day a baby is very ill. Joanna takes the baby to Sydney. Its her first visit to a big city, and she loves it. Does she stay in the city or go home?

Original / British English Sarah and Jessica arrive in New Zealand for a holiday. They find a mobile phone in the taxi from the airport. It is Michaels mobile, but they cant find him? He has messages from home are they important? Go with the girls on a New Zealand adventure.

Contemporary / British English This is the story of an Aboriginal boy and two American children in the Australian desert. When they meet the boy, Mary and Peter learn about the desert. They follow him to food and water. But they are lost. Can they finish their journey and find their way home?

Original / British English Kylie Minogue was a star a famous singer with a lot of money and beautiful clothes. And then, in 2005, the music stopped, Kylie had cancer. People waited. And then she came back. Read her story, from her early days in Australia to her new work now.

Classic / British English In an old Australian story, the Rainbow Serpent opened her eyes and looked at the young Earth. There were no animals or birds, no rivers or trees. Then a Man and a Woman came, and the Rainbow Serpent was their teacher. But what did she teach them? And did they listen?

Original / British English A man wants to kill the Police Commissioner. But who is he? Can Steve Malone find the killer? He only has two days ... An Australian thriller told in cartoon form.

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