An exciting new series which provides reading and language learning at five levels. As well as enjoyable stories and texts, each book provides a range of integrated activities designed to develop reading skills, consolidate vocabulary, and offer personalised project work. Each book is supported by a CD-ROM which contains additional activities and the complete audio recording. What`s special about Penguin Active Reading? Beautiful illustrations, photographs, maps and diagrams help to bring the stories alive and reinforce meaning Integrated activities help your students think about the story/text in advance, check comprehension, learn new vocabulary and practise key grammar structures Outside the classroom - a bank of ideas for project work, as well as a great range of background information on related themes Student motivation - a fully-interactive CD-ROM (includes complete audio recording) and supporting website complement the activities contained in the book Help with testing - an unbeatable choice of activities in the book and on the CD-ROM Every title has its own photocopiable worksheet packed with background information about the book and author as well as a range of activities to practise new vocabulary and grammar, increase comprehension and develop all four skills. Regular test questions help check students` understanding of the story and language so problem areas can be identified immediately.