20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focus on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is one of the f irst novels ever written in the science f iction genre. It is about a submarine, the Nautilus, exploring the depths of the ocean. Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his friends are also taken aboard by Captain Nemo and his men. As they travel the world’s oceans, they have many adventures beyond their dreams. “Where others have failed, I will not fail.” Captain Nemo
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- Student’s Book with Online Practice
- IWB
A JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focuses on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a classic science-f iction novel by Jules Verne. The story revolves around German professor Otto Liedenbrock and his nephew Axel’s journey into the Icelandic volcano Snæfell. Will they reach their aim of going down to the centre of the Earth? “While there is life, there is hope.” Jules Verne
Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students which focus on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The _ow of events and their connections with each other hold the attention of the reader until the last page. The novel ranks amongst the most famous works in the history of literary _ction. “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” From A Tale of Two Cities
Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focus on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. Around the World in Eighty Days is a classic adventure novel in which Phileas Fogg and his servant Passepartout embark on a trip around the world in eighty days to win a bet. Their trip is full of adventures, dangers and obstacles. Do you think they will win the bet?
“Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.” Jules Verne
Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB
JANE EYRE
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focus on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. Jane Eyre is the story of an orphan girl who struggles to f ind a place in the world. She is raised by her cruel aunt whose family makes her life even harder. Taking place in the Victorian era, Jane Eyre is considered to be one of the first novels to protect women’s rights and freedom. The novel has traces from its author Charlotte Brontë’s life.
“I am no bird. I am a free human being with an independent will.” Jane Eyre
Components:
- Student’s Book with Online Practice
- IWB
KIDNAPPED
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focus on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. After his parents’ death, young David Balfour goes to the House of Shaws to f ind his uncle Ebenezer. Ebenezer puts David’s life in danger when he plans to send him to America on a ship. David meets a stranger on the ship, and they have lots of adventures together.
“There are two things that men should never be tired of: goodness and humility.” Robert Louis Stevenson Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB
LITTLE WOMEN
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focuses on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. Little Women is the story of four March sisters, who are very di_erent from one another, but at the same time very devoted to each other. You will enjoy reading about their adventures in this well-known classic.
“There is always light behind the clouds.” Louisa May Alcott
Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focus on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. Edmond Dantès’s life changes when he is betrayed by his friends and accused of being a traitor. He is sent to Chateau d’If where he spends fourteen years although he is innocent. Will he manage to escape from the prison and take his revenge? “All human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and Hope.” Alexandre Dumas
Components:
- Student’s Book with Online Practice
- IWB
THE MARK OF ZORRO
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focuses on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. The Mark of Zorro tells the story of the masked hero, Señor Zorro, who seeks justice and punishes the villains who mistreat the poor and the weak. You will enjoy reading about this hero’s adventures in Reina de Los Angeles.
“He has robbed none except o_ icials who have stolen from the poor, and punished none except brutes who mistreat people.” Johnston McCulley
Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB
WUTHERING HEIGHTS
Universal Series is a unique, brand-new series of graded English classics for students, which focuses on the development of students’ thinking skills through the use of stories and activities. Heathcli_ leaves Wuthering Heights after _nding out that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated. After many years, he returns as a wealthy man and is determined to take revenge on the people who made him miserable before. His love for Catherine never ends until the day he dies.
“Honest people don’t hide their deeds.” Emily Brontë
Components: Student’s Book with Online Practice IWB