Explorers Series
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Buildings for a Purpose (1st Explorers level 2) L1 & L5 (2005)

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buildings for a purpose
Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Polly Low.

Speed levels 1 (50wpm) & 5 (90wpm) 1CD            
 ISBN: 0 86457 519X    PP. 16

This title from First Explorers (Level 2) takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of buildings. Looking at pyramids, places of worship, places for shelter and what Kings and Queens choose to live in. Beautifully illustrated and with minimal text on the page (25 words) it is suitable for all people who are learning English language skills.

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Erosion and Weathering L0 & L2 & L4 (2006)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Elywn Edwards.  

Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 2 (60wpm)  & 4 (80wpm) 1CD  ISBN: 0 86457 520 3    PP. 16

This Explorer title illustrates the natural processes of erosion. The illustrations display in detail the basic steps of landscape change. The text is simple but works well with the illustrations to put the point across.

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Feathers and Flight /Set 1 L8

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feathers and flight
Robert Coupe, Narrated by Karen Reys.
 
Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 2CDs  ISBN: 0 86457 521 1    PP. 32

 

 

 

This Set One title takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of flight – in nature that is! Looking at birds of prey, the first birds, how birds fly and even rainforest gliders.  Beautifully illustrated, it brings a non-fiction topic to life in a fictional way and is thus suitable for all ages who are developing their literacy skills.

 

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Food for All (1st Explorers level 1) L0 & L4 (2005)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Helen Doig.

Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 1CD               
ISBN: 0 86457 522 X    PP. 16

This title from FIRST Explorers (Level 1) takes you on a journey of discovery into understanding the background to food appearing on our tables. Why certain foods are good for you and basic information about food being processed to being in the supermarket.

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Forces of Nature (1st Explorers level 2) L0 & L4 (2005)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Irene French.

Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 1CD              ISBN: 0 86457 523 8    PP. 24

This book takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of nature. Cataclysmic events such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami's as well as fire and water are explored.

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How Things Work /Set 3 L1 & L5 (2003)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Edgar Metcalfe.

 

Speed Levels 1 (50wpm) & 5 (90wpm) 2CDs  

ISBN: 0 86457 524 6    PP. 32

 

This book takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of everyday objects that make our lives easier – the microwave, toilet, vacuum cleaner, fridge, television, mobile phones and even planes.  It’s fascinating to discover how these machines actually work.

 

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Incredible Creatures /Set 1 L0 & L4 (2005)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Melenie Ambrose

Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 2CDs              ISBN: 0 86457 508 4    PP. 32

This book takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of creepy crawlies, beaded lizards, sea horses, the Tarsier's huge eyes and other weird and wonderful manifestations in the world of nature and creatures.

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Play Ball /Set 3 L2 & L6

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Robert Coupe, narrated by Melenie Ambrose.
 
Speed levels 2 (60wpm) & 6 (100-110wpm) 2CDs 
ISBN: 0 86457 525 4    PP. 32

 

This book takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of playing with balls – try a game of tennis, volleyball, squash, basketball, lacrosse … the list goes on!

 

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Rainforest Life L0 & L2 & L4 (2006)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Edgar Metcalfe.  
Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 2 (60wpm) & 4 (80wpm)  1CD  ISBN: 0 86457 526 2    PP. 16

Another great Explorer book illustrating nature and scientific facts. The illustrations are fantastic in these books and help the readers understand the written message.

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Sense This (1st Explorers level 1) L1 & L5 (2005)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Melenie Ambrose.

Speed levels 1 (50wpm) & 5 (90wpm) 1CD             ISBN: 0 86457 527 0    PP. 16

This book takes you on a journey of discovery to the world of the five senses. - sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch. It brings a non fiction topic to life in a fictional way.

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Sharks and Rays /Set 1 L1 & L5

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Irene French.

 

Speed Levels 1 (50 wpm) & 5 (90wpm) 1CD  ISBN: 0 86457 528 9    PP. 32

 

This book takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of these sea creatures – how they sense things, where they live, why they attack.

 

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The Human Body /Set 1 L1 & L5

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Robert Coupe, narrated by Irene French.

 

Speed levels 1(50wpm) & 5(90wpm) 2CDs 

ISBN: 0 86457 529 7    PP. 16


 

Today, doctors understand how our bodies work.  If you get sick, a doctor will probably know how to cure you.  More than 2000 years ago, doctors did not understand the human body so well and often made them bleed to cure them.  This book covers injury and treatments.

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The Planets /Set 2 L3 & L7

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Robert Coupe, narrated by Ramsay McLean
 
Speed levels 3 (70wpm) & 7 (120-130wpm1CD 
ISBN: 0 86457 530 0    PP. 32
 

Since ancient times, people have studied the sky.  They have used all kinds of instruments to work out the position of the stars and the planets and to plot how they move. This book looks at all the planets and the history of astronomy with self-explanatory illustrations.

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The Plant Kingdom /Set 2 L0 & L4

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Edgar Metcalfe
 
Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 2CDS 
ISBN: 0 86457 531 9    PP. 32

 

This title takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of plants – why are plants so green?  Where do their seeds go?  How many medicines come from plants?  Plus we go deep into the rainforest, desert, and sea, to discover the animals and plants who live there.

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Travellers and Traders /Set 2 L1 & L5 (2003)

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Robert Coupe, narrated by Polly Low
 
Speed levels 1 (50wpm) & 5 (90wpm2CDS 
ISBN: 0 86457 532 7    PP. 32
 

As part of the Explorers Series, this title from Set Two, takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of traders – think Marco Polo, the Silk Road, Blackbeard the Pirate, etc.  Beautifully illustrated, it brings a non fiction topic to life in a fictional way.

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Under Attack L0 & L2 & L4 (2006)

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Sharon Dalgleish, narrated by Polly Low.
Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 2 (60wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 1CD  ISBN: 086457 533 5    PP. 16

This small Explorer book has many illustrations of European castles and their inhabitants from times gone past. The way people lived and fought is well presented in this very easy to read book.

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