Australia's Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest in the world. Aboriginal people have painted pictures of a story called 'Dreamtime' for years. These paintings are famous and very valuable. What is the Dreamtime story? Who are the Dreamtime painters?[...]

Many people visit Alaska to see the beautiful national parks. One group of visitors wants to fly into a national park and go skiiing. However, the weather turns bad. Will the visitors be able to get to the park? What will they do there?[...]

Long ago, people in Hawaii, performed a special dance called the 'hula'. Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a new king returned the hula to the people. Why was the hula not allowed? What is special about the hula?[...]

Two scientists are travelling in Ethiopia to study a very old volcano. Volcanoes can be dangerous, because they have hot, melted rock inside. But they also offer important information. Will the scientists make it safely to the volcano? What will they learn?[...]

Africa's mountain gorilla population has been getting smaller for many years. But now, the situation is improving. People have been visiting the area and paying to see gorillas in their natural environment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?[...]

Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its beautiful birds. One man has made it his life's work to study them. He's trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the island. But there's one special bird that's difficult to find. Will he succeed?[...]

Most cities have local areas called neighbourhoods. The Mission District is one of San Francisco's oldest neighbourhoods. Many people think it's very special because it's so multi-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?[...]

Taiko is a kind of Japanese drum that people hit to make music. Taiko drumming is an ancient Japanese art and it's difficult to learn. Now, many people are practicing taiko drumming in the United States. They have a very special teacher. What makes him so special?[...]

Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It's dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?[...]

Many towns have special events. However, one town in England has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny. What happens?[...]

In southern Africa, there is a group of people called Bushmen. These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don't speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?[...]

Gianni Golfera can remember almost everything. Scientists want to study his mind because he can remember so much. Some think his environment improved his memory. Others think that Gianni's memory came from his parents. Where did his great memory come from?[...]

Offers a selection of non-fiction, grouped into five themes: Incredible Animals, Fascinating Places, Remarkable People, Exciting Activities, and Amazing Science. This title includes audio programme containing the text of reader and teacher support materials, including Teacher's Manuals and ExamView[[...]