We all know Daniel Radcliffe's face from the Harry Potter movies. But how did he get the job? Did he always want to be an actor? This is the story of Daniel's young life.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school, and with his friends. Tom has one adventure in a graveyard and one in a cave. Who does he see there? Why is he afraid?
David Beckham
David Beckham is a famous footballer. He played for great teams like Manchester United and Real Madrid. But when did he start to play football? When did he come to Japan? This is his story.
The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories
O. Henry is a famous American writer, who wrote many short stories. This book includes five stories, including his famous work, "The Gift of the Magi."
Girl Meets Boy
Donna sees Mark on the boat to Spain. She likes him and he likes her. Then, Mark sees Donna dancing with his brother. Is Donna in love with Mark? Why is Mark's brother dancing with her?
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is a Hollywood star and a successful singer. She started as a dancer, and now today Jennifer is popular around the world.
Marcel and the Shakespeare Letters
A professor in London has some letters by William Shakespeare. Marcel and his friend Henry go to see them, but they are gone. Marcel is detective, but can he find the letters?
The Missing Coins
Pete and Carla are students. One day they look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Later that day, some coins are missing and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was a small, quiet nun, and she helped poor people in India. She was famous for her work. She died in 1997, but people remember her today. This is her story.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was a famous boxer and a world champion. Today he is fighting for peace in the world. Read and learn from the inspirational story of a great champion.
Pele
Pele helped Brazil win the World Cup three times, and now he helps children around the world. Read the story of the greatest soccer player in history.
Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving was an American author, and two of his most famous short stories - Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - are included in this book.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Captain Nemo and the crew of his submarine, the Nautilus, travel the earth and discover unique worlds under the sea. But they are not all happy. A classic novel by Jules Verne.
Penguin Readers
There is a climate of secrecy and fear at the Paris Opera. People are dying and a beautiful young singer has disappeared. Is the ghost a man or a monster?
Dictionaries
Students of American English can really "get a handle on" English idioms with the Longman American Idioms Dictionary.