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Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and, most importantly, enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress as you listen. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning German easy and enjoyable. 

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult intermediate learners of German. Short Stories in German for Intermediate Learners has been written specifically for students from a low-intermediate to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and, most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening.

A spirited and revealing memoir by the most celebrated editor of his time After editing The Columbia Review, staging plays at Cambridge, and a stint in the greeting-card department of Macy's, Robert Gottlieb stumbled into a job at Simon and Schuster. By the time he left to run Alfred A. Knopf a...

The million-copy international bestseller 'A masterly work. Read this and read it again' - Observer 'A thriller, a love story and a deeply moving examination of German conscience' - Independent 'Examines the nature of understanding and tests the limits of forgiveness' - Times For 15-year-old...

Deutsch lernen durch Geschichten – einfach, humorvoll und mitten aus dem Leben in Deutschland. Dieses Hörbuch enthält kurze, leicht verständliche Erzählungen, die den Alltag in Deutschland auf unterhaltsame Weise widerspiegeln. Ob Gespräche über das Wetter, der erste Arztbesuch oder die Frage, warum der Döner hier mehr ist als nur ein Snack – jede Geschichte zeigt typische Situationen, die Deutschlernende sofort wiedererkennen. Die klare Sprache macht das Zuhören leicht, auch für Anfänger mit Grundkenntnissen. Gleichzeitig erfahren Sie viel über deutsche Eigenheiten, Kultur und Lebensweise.

Daisylocks needs a home that is just right. She asks Wind to help her find the perfect habitat to spread her roots, and he accepts the challenge. Wind blows Daisylocks to the plain, the mountain, and the wetland. She objects to each place one by one - too cold, too hard, too wet. Daisylocks is not ready to give up! They try the humid rainforest and then the warm beach; those are not just right either. Will Wind find the perfect climate and soil for Daisylocks to place her roots and grow into a beautiful flower?

In this delightful, rhythmic sequel to One Odd Day, the young boy awakens to find that it is another strange day - now everything is even, and his mother has two heads! This time a school field trip to the zoo is dealt with in an odd but even-handed manner. Square it all off with more number fun in the "For Creative Minds" section.

Like humans, animals can get sick or hurt. People visit doctors. Pets see veterinarians. What happens to wild animals when they are injured, become ill, or are orphaned? Often, wildlife rehabilitators are called to their rescue. This audio journal takes listeners behind the scenes at four different wildlife rehabilitation centers. Fall in love with these backyard animals as they are nursed back to health and released back to the wild when possible.

When a young girl finds a sparkly rock buried in the dirt and discovers that it cleans to a beautiful quartz crystal, she is fascinated and becomes "Julie the Rockhound". Join Julie as her dad shows her how to dig for minerals and explains the wonders of crystal formation. Combining clever wordplay with Earth science, young listeners learn about Earth's most abundant mineral "treasure".

Quick, name the world’s fastest animal! Did you say cheetah? If so, you’re right - sort of. Sure, the cheetah can reach speeds over 70 miles per hour; but did you know that there is a species of bird that can fly faster than a race car? Did you know that that’s not even the fastest animal there is? This “dashing dozen” of nature’s speediest species examines the fastest on land, air, and sea. This story will resonate with children taking standardized tests…one size does not fit all!

While Ming plays outside one summer day, the smell of delicious food fills the air. It is coming from greedy Fu Wang's house. "What is he up to?" wonders Ming. To his alarm, Fu Wang demands that all the neighbors pay him for the pleasant smells. When the neighbors refuse, the case goes to court. How will the judge rule in this unusual case? Can Fu Wang make money from the neighbors' sense of smell? A wise judge makes use of another sense to close the case with clever and convincing logic.

While at play with his dog, Newton, a young boy discovers the laws of force and motion in his everyday activities. Told in rhyme, Lynne Mayer's Newton and Me follows these best friends on an adventure as they apply physics to throwing a ball, pulling a wagon, riding a bike, and much more. They will realize that Newton's laws of motion describe experiences they have every day, and they will recognize how forces affect the objects around them.

Teeth come in all shapes and sizes, just like their animal hosts. Some teeth are sharp to grab prey and tear apart the meat. Other teeth are flat to chew plants, and some animals have both kinds to eat plants and animals. And That’s the Tooth delivers unique and fun facts about animal and human teeth through engaging riddles.

Yes, some of the 18 species of penguins live in cold, polar regions, but most penguins live in warm climates. One species even lives near the equator! These birds “fly” through the water with flippers instead of the air with wings. Most are black and white, but one species is blue and white. Some have red eyes, and some have yellow eyes. Some even have colorful bursts of feathers atop their heads.

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#1 Most Important Political Book of 2023, Sueddeutsche Zeitung (Germany) A Best Book of 2023, The Telegraph (Great Britain) A gripping and nuanced history of the German people from World War II to the war in Ukraine, including revealing new primary source material on Germany's transformation In...

The delightful third book in the multimillion-copy internationally bestselling series First he tackled happiness. Then he took on love. And now Hector, our endearing young French psychiatrist, confronts the persistent march of time. His patients lament that there is not enough time in the day...

Elkes Adventsgeschichten, Geschichten und Melodien zur Advents- und Weihnachtszeit mit Texten von Elke Bräunling und Musik von Paul G. Walter, Sprecher ist Paul G. Walter. Kleine Geschichten für Kinder, untermalt mit besinnlichen, weihnachtlichen Melodien.