The Macmillan Topics present factual topics in a modern magazine format. They offer challenging insights into the modern intercultural world from a teenager`s viewpoint. Written in direct English, the texts and illustrations are closely integrated for maximum impact. Key features The reader`s personal experience is placed at the centre of the reading process The articles present a variety of text-types, styles and formats Topics related to science, history and the arts provide specialized information viewpoints A Word File glossary of key vocabulary on each page gives essential "while reading" lexical support, with common American and British English differences noted. A Check It Out section provides an up-to-date checklist of specialist language, plus useful websites Mini-projects and Investigation Points at the end of each article encourage the readers to research further A projects section provides ideas for more extensive projects A light-hearted Quiz page gives more opportunities for discovery and fun