Rob Waring

Peruvian Weavers

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling it to make money. How will this affect the local people and economy?

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Birds in Paradise

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Trinidad and Tobago is famous for its beautiful birds. One man has made it his life's work to study them. He's trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the island. But there's one special bird that's difficult to find. Will he succeed?

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Dinosaur Search

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

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'Dinosaurs' are animals that lived long ago. Scientists often study dinosaur 'bones' or the hard parts inside the body. A team of scientists looks for dinosaur parts but they are hard to find. Will the team find dinosaur bones or something else?

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Cheese-Rolling Races

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Many towns have special events. However, one town in England, has a pretty unusual one. At the start, someone pushes a piece of cheese down a hill. Then, the people run after the cheese. And after that? Well, things get pretty funny! What happens?

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Making a Thai Boxing Champion

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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In Thailand, boxing is an important sport. Thai boys start training to become boxers at a very young age. They all want to win and become the best; a real champion. Thai boxing offers these boys many opportunities. Why is boxing so important? What makes a champion?

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The Last of the Cheju Divers

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It's dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?

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Taiko Master

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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'Taiko' is a kind of Japanese drum that people hit to make music. Taiko drumming is an ancient Japanese art and it's difficult to learn. Now, many people are practicing taiko drumming in the United States. They have a very special teacher. What makes him so special?

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Puffin Rescue!

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Puffins are a kind of bird that lives in Iceland. Each year baby puffins, or pufflings, leave their homes to find the sea. Sometimes the pufflings get lost and cannot find their way. Groups of people must rescue, or help, the pufflings. How do people rescue the pufflings?

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A Special Type of Neighbourhood

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Most cities have local areas called "neighbourhoods." The "Mission District" is one of San Francisco's oldest neighbourhoods. Many people think it's very special because it's so multi-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?

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A Special Kind of Neighborhood

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Most cities have local areas called "neighborhoods." The "Mission District" is one of San Francisco's oldest neighborhoods. Many people think it's very special because it's so multi-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?

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Farley the Red Panda

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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At America's San Diego Zoo, they have a new special animal. It's a "red panda" named "Farley." Life hasn't been easy for Farley. He's had some big problems. He also has some big changes ahead! What kind problems did Farley have? What's going to happen to him?

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The Last of the Cheju Divers

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

Vertaile hintoja

Cheju, South Korea, is known for its traditional women divers. They have long dived into the ocean to look for seafood. It's dangerous, but there were no other jobs available. Now, women in Cheju have more choices. What jobs can they do? What will happen to the Cheju divers?

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Peruvian Weavers

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

Vertaile hintoja

In the village of Chinchero, Peru, weaving is an important tradition. Weavers use animal hair to make beautiful cloth. They have always used this cloth to stay warm. However, now they are also selling it to make money. How will this affect the local people and economy?

Vertaile hintoja

Wild Animal Trackers

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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In southern Africa, there is a group of people called 'Bushmen.' These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don't speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?

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The Story of the Hula

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Long ago, people in Hawaii, performed a special dance called the 'hula.' Then, for more than 60 years, the dance was not allowed. Finally, after many years, a new king returned the hula to the people. Why was the hula not allowed? What is special about the hula?

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Life on the Orinoco

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why? What will happen to life on the Orinoco?

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Don't Believe Your Eyes!

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

lehtivihko, moniste

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Camogli is a small town in Italy. People there paint in a special style called 'trompe l'oeil.' These paintings are so good, viewers think they're real things, but they're not. They're paintings! What things are real in Camogli? What things are actually paintings?

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Wild Animal Trackers

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

Vertaile hintoja

In southern Africa, there is a group of people called 'Bushmen.' These people know a lot about wild animals. However, sometimes the Bushmen cannot tell others about the animals, because they don't speak the same language. How can the Bushmen share what they know?

Vertaile hintoja

Life on the Orinoco

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

Vertaile hintoja

The Orinoco River is one of the longest rivers in the world. Many lives depend on this river. Many people, animals and plants live in or near the water. However, things are changing on the Orinoco. Why? What will happen to life on the Orinoco?

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Happy Elephants

National Geographic; Rob Waring

National Geographic/(ELT)

2007

nidottu

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Elephants are social animals. In nature, they live happily in family groups. However, people sometimes use elephants for work or put them in zoos. What can people do to make these elephants healthy and happy? How can they stay that way?

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