The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, or OALD, is recommended by teachers and students because it defines words in language students understand, gives useful example sentences, and includes the tools learners need to succeed in English.
Everyone needs a little help from time to time, so it's important that children learn how to care for others. This charming book demonstrates to children how they can show they care, such as by helping out at home and saying please and thank you. It explains that all living things need caring for, including plants and animals.
Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sport of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sport and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in spo…
As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country—ending violence a…
The Orange Islands are weird! Ash and the gang discover Pokémon they've never seen before. Onix is made of crystal. Rhyhorn has turned pink. Marill has super sonar. And Snorlax is on a feeding frenzy! There is one thing Ash can count on. Team Rocket is setting their usual traps to swipe rare Pokémon -- and Pikachu, of course. Can Ash stop them before Pikachu becomes Pink-achu?
When Tracey catches Scyther, the brave Bug-type Pokémon's warrior pride is wounded. It can't regain its honor without a fight. It needs another battle. So Scyther battles . . . Charizard! Which hot-headed Pokémon will triumph? It's the ultimate face-off for the Pokémon and their Trainers!
The Five are at Kirrin Library to find books to read over the holidays. But their search takes a turn when Anne sees a girl rip a page out of a book... What is she up to? Can the Five solve the mystery?
The Orange Islands have a Pokémon League of their own. But these Gym matches are beyond different. Mountain climbing? Dancing Pokémon? And sometimes Ash can't even use his Pokémon! What's up with that? Is Ash up to the challenge? With help from his friends and a little luck, Ash just might have a chance.
The Famous Five are making a little public garden for the village. It's the perfect holiday project. After all, nno one loves digging more than Timmy! But when he pulls out a surprise, the Five must investigate.