Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading.        Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to make them accessible to learners of all abilities.       Through the imagination of some of the world's greatest authors, the English language comes to life in pages of our Readers. Students have the pleasure and satisfaction of reading these stories in English, and at the same time develop a broader vocabulary, greater comprehension and reading fluency, improved grammar, and greater confidence and ability to express themselves.       Find out more at english.com/readers                 ..

Machu Picchu is a beautiful old city in Peru. It was forgotten for many years, but now many people are visiting it. Some people think that too many visitors may not be good for the city. What will happen to Machu Picchu?                 ..

Snow is very important for Dan Raedeke. The success of his business depends on it. But this year, it's too warm for natural snow, and Dan needs help. He needs a little 'snow magic'! What is Dan's business?  How will he get snow?                 ..

In parts of Thailand, monkeys are important animals. They are allowed to do anything they want to do. In the town of Lopburi, the people even have a party for the monkeys every year! What kind of party do the people of Lopburi have? Why do they have it?                 ..

The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why?  What will happen to life on the Orinoco?                 ..

Elephants are social animals. In nature, they live happily in family groups. However, people sometimes use elephants for work or put them in zoos. What can people do to make these elephants healthy and happy? How can they stay that way?                 ..

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt contains an extraordinary collection of ancient art, but even more of its treasures are hidden away in its basement.  Museum workers are now preparing to show these valuable pieces in a new exhibition.  What pieces will they exhibit?  How will they decide what to display?                 ..

The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or 'spacewalk', was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in space.  What are the risks and challenges of spacewalking?  How do astronauts overcome them?                 ..

Peter May has the unique job of reconstructing dinosaurs for museum displays.  He works with a team using real dinosaur bones as well as artificial bones to create these giant creatures.  How did Peter May become a dinosaur builder?  How does he know what these long-extinct animals looked like?                 ..

A group of young athletes have traveled to the Indian Ocean to visit Reunion Island for a unique challenge: canyaking.  This tough outdoor activity is a combination of two different sports and requires the cooperation of all team members.  What two sports does canyaking involve?  Will the team succeed in canyaking Reunion Island?                 ..

The weather on Earth is always changing. One day it's cloudy, the next day it's sunny, and the day after - who knows? Meteorologists are scientists that can predict the weather. But how do they do it? What causes these changes in weather?                 ..

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries.  What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?                 ..

In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a 'truffel'. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called 'black diamonds'. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?                 ..

Ming is an artist from China who now lives and works in New York City. He teaches children in the public school system how to draw and paint. However, he also teaches them something else that's very important. What does Ming teach the children and why is it so important?                 ..

Tornadoes are large storms that can cause huge amounts of damage and destruction.  Most people run from tornadoes, but some researchers chase them! They want to study the storms to develop better methods for predicting them. How do they find these tornadoes?  How do they collect their information?                 ..

In Japan, a young woman named Umechika dreams of becoming a geisha and has left home to follow her dream.  This mysterious Japanese profession requires years of difficult training.  What happens during the training of a geisha?  Why does Umechika want to be one?                 ..