What a World: Amazing Stories from Around the Globe,
is a six-book series that explores many fascinating topics from around the world and across history. The stories in
What a World
cover a diverse range of high-interest topics, from biographical pieces to exploration of cultures in various historical and contemporary periods.
Features
Words that Go Together
activities highlight collocations — words that are easier to learn together.
Talking Notes
activities challenge students to listen for main ideas and details in a short description of a person. place, or thing.
Short Conversations
ask students to infer tone, attitude, or the context of the speakers' conversation.
Critical Thinking
questions develop students' thiniking skills.
Language Focus
activities draw on a grammatical structure from the listening and help students develop accuracy in speaking and writing.
Pronunci
ation and Conversation
activities help guide students to more accurate and conversational speech.
Internet
activities build students' Internet research skills.
Self-Tests
help students and teachers assess progress.
What a World Reading
— a 3-level complementary series — explores parallel themes to
What a World Listening
as it develops students' reading skills and vocabulary.