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Книги издательства «Richmond»
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Lewin's quiet life changes on the day he turns sixteen and finds out that he is a sky reader — he has the power to read the past, the present and the future. Lewin leaves home to learn the ways of old magic from his grandfather Laylan. When they start to see dark, troubling visions, the two sky readers realise they must make a journey to the city of Liana to help save their land from evil. The Sky Readers, like The Singing Stones, is a story from the Avondel Chronicles. |
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When a terrible flood hits Bangladesh and destroys their village, Khushi and her brother Mohammad are left all alone in the world. They go to the city to make a new life for themselves, but things get worse when another disaster separates sister from brother. Life on the streets of Dhaka is hard, yet in the midst of their struggle to survive, both Khusi and Mohammad also find kindness and beauty. But will they find each other? |
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'Don't let this place change you', says an old man when Sorrow arrives in the township of Chimuka. But Sorrow wants to change. He's come from a small village, he's going to stay with his uncle and he's starting at a new school — it's the start of a new life. But the people Sorrow meets and the things that happen to him in Chimuka change him in ways that he never imagined. He soon has to learn for himself what is right and what is wrong. |
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Steve Jobs was one of the greatest business leaders of modern times. One of the original founders of Apple Computers, he later rescued the company from failure and led it to unprecedented commercial success. Apple today is counted among the most creative and admired companies in the world. Steve was, above all, a man of extremes. Things were either 'wonderful' or 'useless'. There was no middle way. This is his story. |
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Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne of Great Britain when she was just twenty-six. Now in her eighties, she has been head of state of Britain and the Commonwealth for more than sixty years. During her long reign she has witnessed huge changes and dramatic events, while also living through difficult times in her private life. In 2012 the Diamond Jubilee celebrated her sixty years on the throne as a shining example of devotion to duty, hard work and perserverance through good times and bad. Elizabeth is truly 'A Diamond Queen'. |
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In the future, the world is much hotter and life has completely changed. Because of global warming, sea levels have risen. There have been three 'Great Floods', when huge waves covered coastal cities and towns all over the world. In the small Australian town of Axel, life for Meena and her brother Mark is calm, but not completely safe. There is danger from bandits, and there is always the possibility of another Great Flood... |
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'Do you want an exciting adventure? Then come on the Black Bear whitewater rafting trip'! Four friends — Mouse, Scott, Dario and Ryan — decide to go on the trip down Black Bear River. At first it's a lot of fun. But when things start to go wrong, they find that whitewater rafting can also be deadly. |
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Cycling around the Australian holiday island of Rottnest, Becky and her friends make an awful discovery — a dead body beneath a cliff. Did the man fall, or was it murder? Becky can't stop thinking about it. Then a chance discovery about the dead man's name makes her wonder if this death could be linked to a murder that happened many years ago. Becky is determined to find out how. But as she gets closer to finding the answers, she finds she's getting into great danger herself. |
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Air travel is perfectly safe. That's what they told Angela. But is it? Angela and her brother Simon are about to fly to a gold mine in the Australian outback. She's a little surprised when she meets the pilot of a small plane they're taking. Something about him doesn't seem quite right. But Angela reminds herself that flying is safer than riding in a car. Until something goes horribly wrong in the middle of the flight... |
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Sophie loves painting and wants to become an artist, but her parents have other ideas. Her good friend Dorothy gives her some advice — 'Show them that you are good enough to go to art college'. She offers to help Sophie put on her own art show. While working to prepare for the show, Sophie discovers a sad secret about Dorothy's past and decides to help her friend. It's a life-changing time for both of them. This is a story about finding out who you are and what you want to be. |
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Kin Zen is on the star ship Voyager, exploring the outer galaxy. When the Voyager arrives on a new planet, Kin is part of the team that goes looking for new forms of life. They capture a bizarre alien creature, but it soon becomes clear that the creature has powers beyond those of its human captors. Who — or what — is in control of the ship? And does Kin hold the answer to the crew's survival? |
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Full colour drawing and painting activities. Construction projects with punch-out parts. Picture dictionary with stickers. Self-evaluation checklist. |
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Full colour drawing and painting activities. Construction projects with punch-out parts. Picture dictionary with stickers. Self-evaluation checklist. |
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Full colour drawing and painting activities. Construction projects with punch-out parts. Picture dictionary with stickers. Self-evaluation checklist. |
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Two-dimensional tasks worksheets focus on both on drawing and art techniques and an introduction to the world of art. Three-dimensional objects worksheets made of thicker paper for introducing craftwork. |
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Two-dimensional tasks worksheets focus on both on drawing and art techniques and an introduction to the world of art. Three-dimensional objects worksheets made of thicker paper for introducing craftwork. |
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Familiar and straightforward methodology. Comprehensive teaching notes with integrated answer keys, audio scripts and step-by-step lesson plans. A wealth of tips and ideas for extra activities, including a warmer per lesson and extension activities. Focus on teaching skills and classroom management. Packed with class audio CDs featuring pronunciation practice and a range of international accents. Contains 48 photocopiable resource pages full of materials for language games, roleplays and more. |
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Familiar and straightforward methodology. Comprehensive teaching notes with integrated answer keys, audio scripts and step-by-step lesson plans. A wealth of tips and ideas for extra activities, including a warmer per lesson and extension activities. Focus on teaching skills and classroom management. Complete with class audio CDs featuring pronunciation practice and a range of international accents. Contains 48 photocopiable resource pages full of materials for language games, roleplays and more. |
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Familiar and straightforward methodology. Comprehensive teaching notes with integrated answer keys, audio scripts and step-by-step lesson plans. A wealth of tips and ideas for extra activities, including a warmer per lesson and extension activities. Focus on teaching skills and classroom management. Complete with class audio CDs featuring pronunciation practice and a range of international accents. Contains 48 photocopiable resource pages full of materials for language games, roleplays and more. |
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