Did the Great Chicago Fire really start after a cow kicked over a lantern in a barn? Find out the truth in this addition to the What Was? series.

On Sunday, October 8, 1871, a fire started on the south side of Chicago. A long drought made the neighborhood go up in flames. And practically everything that could go wrong did. Firemen first went to the wrong location. Fierce winds helped the blaze jump the Chicago River twice. The Chicago Waterworks burned down, making it impossible to fight the fire. Finally after two days, Mother Nature took over, with rain smothering the flames. This overview of a stupendous disaster not only covers the fire but explores the whole history of fire fighting.

If you've never known what a wildebeest is, you'll find out now in this latest Where? Is title about the Serengeti.

Each year, over 1.5 million wildebeest make a harrowing journey (more than one thousand miles!) between Tanzania and Kenya. They are in search of new land to graze. Even if these creatures avoid vicious attacks from lions and crocodiles, they could still fall prey to thirst, hunger, and exhaustion. This book not only follows the exciting Migration, but also tells about the other creatures and peoples that co-exist along these beautiful landscapes of the Serengeti.

Signed on September 17, 1787, the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues and the key players who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen. Illustrations.

When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris quickly fell in love with the tower. Today it seems impossible to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, which greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it.

The Galapagos Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located on either side of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The isolated location of the islands has allowed a vast number of species to develop that are original to each island, such as the blue-footed booby, the marine iguana, and of course, the giant Galapagos tortoise, which may live to be over one hundred years old. Studied by Charles Darwin during his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle, the island life contributed to his groundbreaking theory of evolution. Today the islands area popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

When Alexander was a boy in ancient Macedon, he already had grand ambitions. He complained that his father, the great king of Macedon, wasn't leaving anything for him to conquer! This, of course, was not the case. King Alexander went on to control most of the known world of the time. His victories won him many supporters, but they also earned him enemies. This easy-to-read biography offers a fascinating look at the life of Alexander and the world he lived in.

Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That's up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.

ミシェル・オバマの半生と功績について綴ったお話。

Penguin Readersは、英語を外国語として学ぶ学習者向けGraded Readersシリーズです。人気の古典・フィクション・ノンフィクションタイトルが揃っています。CEFRに沿ったレベル分けがされ、英語力を向上させるための演習問題が豊富に用意されています。Starterとレベル1では、初級学習者でも内容が分かりやすいようグラフィック・ノベル形式で絵や写真が多く使われています。

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of Englsih as a foreign language. The series contains popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction. It follows the CEFR frmework and includes language activities that help develop key skills. The story or text contains clear and attractive illustrations. At Starter level and Level 1, many stories are in the form of graphic novels so that the text is well supported.

リーダーズをご購入いただいた方は、デジタル版や音声、アクティビティシート等が出版社のウェブサイトから無料ダウンロードできます。
Free resources such as digital and audio versions of the books and Activity Sheets are available online.
・Download→ https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/

セネガル南東部に住むあるチンパンジーの群れについての物語。

Penguin Readersは、英語を外国語として学ぶ学習者向けGraded Readersシリーズです。人気の古典・フィクション・ノンフィクションタイトルが揃っています。CEFRに沿ったレベル分けがされ、英語力を向上させるための演習問題が豊富に用意されています。Starterとレベル1では、初級学習者でも内容が分かりやすいようグラフィック・ノベル形式で絵や写真が多く使われています。

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of Englsih as a foreign language. The series contains popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction. It follows the CEFR frmework and includes language activities that help develop key skills. The story or text contains clear and attractive illustrations. At Starter level and Level 1, many stories are in the form of graphic novels so that the text is well supported.

リーダーズをご購入いただいた方は、デジタル版や音声、アクティビティシート等が出版社のウェブサイトから無料ダウンロードできます。
Free resources such as digital and audio versions of the books and Activity Sheets are available online.
・Download→ https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/

Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to "remember the ladies" and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America's Revolutionary War