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A snake park in the Sultanate of Oman has a serious problem: all but one of their snakes have died. The owner of the park has hired a 'snake detective' to uncover the mystery of the dying snakes. Why did the snakes die? Will the snake detective be able to save the new snakes? |
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The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or spacewalk, was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in space. What are the risks and challenges of spacewalking? How do astronauts overcome them? |
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When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the religious group aimed to destroy any artistic expression that violated their strict interpretation of Islamic rules. A group of Afghan artists risked death by disobeying the Taliban to preserve the artwork of their country. Who are the men that saved Afghanistan's art? How did they do it? |
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Global warming and the overuse of available traditional fuels have created an environmental crisis. In, Colorado, however, scientists in the windy Rocky Mountains have found alternative fuel sources that could provide a solution. What are these new sources of energy? How can they be used in everyday life? |
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In a small village in northern Greece, local residents participate in an annual religious festival called Anastenaria. During the festival, believers walk across fire to test their faith and receive blessings from religious figures. Will all the participants make it across the fire? How will their firewalk affect them? |
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On Saturday, Rabbit sees Coyote having a picnic. On Sunday, Rabbit sees Coyote cooking fish. Can Rabbit trick Coyote to get his food? |
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Four blind men are walking though the jungle. Suddenly, they hear a strange sound. What is in the forest with them? Each man guesses something different. Who is right? |
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Mouse Deer is swimming in the rain forest. Tiger is hungry and wants to catch Mouse Deer. Can Mouse Deer trick Tiger to get away from him? |
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Once there were two brothers. The younger brother was poor, but happy and kind. When he took care of a hurt sparrow, it rewarded him with a seed that grew pumpkins full of treasure. The older brother, who was greedy and jealous of his younger brother, came up with a plan to get his own reward. But what would his reward be? |
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Long ago, only the gods had chocolate. Chocolate made them wise and strong. The gods kept the chocolate for themselves and did not share it with the people. But when one generous god decides to bring chocolate to the people, it makes the other gods very angry. Will they take chocolate away from the people? |
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Read and watch as children and animals compare parts of their bodies. Are the girls' eyes like the frog's? Is the boys' mouth like the hippo's? Is the girls' hair like the llamas? Read and find out! |
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Hare is scared! There is a monster in his house. Can Monkey and Elephant help him? Read and find out! |
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The soldier is hungry. He only has a pot, a stone, and some water. But he has an idea. How will he make soup with a stone and some water? Read and find out! |
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The North Wind and the Sun see a man wearing a coat. Is the North Wind strong enough to blow the man's coat off? Can the Sun make the man take off his coat? Read and find out! |
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In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho? |
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Art teacher Alison is an unlikely candidate for climbing Africa's highest mountain. While she tries to put on a brave face, she realizes nothing can really prepare her for the dangers she'd have to face ...and the life-changing decisions she'd be forced to make. |
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Caring for her sick father out in the Minnesota countryside, Beth Fowler lives a hard and lonely life. But all that changes one night, when a strange light appears in the sky near her house, and a mysterious stranger knocks on her door... |
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It is 1944, in German-occupied France. French doctor Patrice Mardieu is determined to heal the sick and injured, even as his countrymen pressure him to join the fight against the Germans. But when a high-ranking officer, the enemy himself, requests medical help, Mardieu must do his duty. But as a doctor ...or a fighter? |
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In the year 2110, post-war Britain lives in uncertainty and fear. Resources are limited. Personal freedom is restricted-in the name of the greater good. When the British government announces its latest shocking order, the people have to decide if they can keep accepting national control, or if this time it has gone too far... |
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«The series editors include: Sue Leather, Julian Thomlinson, and Rob Waring. «Page Turners» is a 12-level series of original readers for learners of English. Fun and easy to read, this is a series you won't want to put down!» |
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