Some people choose adventure. Others suddenly find themselves in danger in their ordinary lives. This book tells the true stories of survivors. In the Antarctica cold or the Sahara Desert heat, in the wide Atlantic Ocean or a small Rwandan bathroom, these people have known terrible suffering but have lived.

American English

Some people choose adventure. Other suddenly find themselves in danger in their ordinary lives. This book tells the true stiries of survivors. Ib the cold od Antarctice or the heat of the Sahara Desert, in the wide Atlantic Ocean or a small Rwandan bathroom, these people have known terrible suffering - but have lived.

American English

Alexander the Great has fascinated people since his death more than 2300 years ago. By the age of thirty he ruled the biggest Empire the world had ever known. This remarkable leader brought civilization to millions and shaped our world.

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. In the past, kings and queens fought to rule Britain. 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.

A photocopiable resource for busy teachers
* This rich audio-visual resource presents twelve short video diaries from real London children. The material is aimed at children from 8 years upwards.
* The video diaries cover a range of engaging topics, including school life, pocket money and weekends, as well as trips to famous London landmarks, and the ZSL London Zoo!
* A subtitle option helps students make the link between spoken and written words, as well as providing extra support.
* Each video diary is accompanied by four pages of photocopiable worksheets providing exploitation of the video, along with follow-up activities which include a Culture Spot, puzzle and mini-project.
* Full teacher's notes, lesson plans and transcripts accompany each film.
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Alexander the Great has fascinated people since his death more than 2300 years ago. By the age of thirty he ruled the biggest Empire the world had ever known. This remarkable leader brought civilization to millions and shaped our world.