All about the USA : a cultural reader

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All about the USA : a cultural reader

Milada Broukal

Pearson Longman, c2008

2nd ed

  • v. 1
  • v. 2
  • v. 4

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注記

Each volume contains 1 sound disc

Description based on v. 1

Rev. ed. of: All about the USA, 1st ed. 1999

Publisher of v. 4: Pearson Education

Author of v. 2: Milada Broukal, Peter Murphy

Author of v. 4: Milada Broukal, Janet Milhomme

内容説明・目次

巻冊次

v. 4 ISBN 9780132349680

内容説明

The new edition of All About the USA 4: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 4 features twenty-four units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Oprah Winfrey and the Wright Brothers to Alaska and hip-hop. Features *Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read.*Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills.*Discussion activities promote lively cross cultural exchange.*Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics.*New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic.*New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA2, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition

目次

Unit 1 Cars in America Unit 2 The Building of the Brooklyn Bridge Unit 3 Yo-Yo Ma Unit 4 The Spirit of the Wolf Unit 5 Death Valley Unit 6 Maples and Pecans Unit 7 Oprah Winfrey Unit 8 T-Shirts and Tuxedos Unit 9 The Wright Brother Take Off Unit 10 The Mystery of Roanoke Island Unit 11 Getting on Board Unit 12 Georgia O'Keefe - Art Legend Unit 13 The Last Queen of Hawaii Unit 14 Alaska - The Last Frontier Unit 15 Susan Butcher on the Iditarod Trail Unit 16 A Perfect Lunar Landing Unit 17 The Birdman of Alcatraz Unit 18 A History of Animation Unit 19 The Google Guys Unit 20 All-American Football Unit 21 The History of Rock Unit 22 Lucas and Spielberg at the Movies Unit 23 Television Comes to America Unit 24 Hip-Hop Culture Answer Key Audio CD Tracking List
巻冊次

v. 2 ISBN 9780132406284

内容説明

The new edition of All About the USA 2: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA2 features twenty-eight units about American people, places, and events. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Native Americans to Washington, D.C. to basketball and buffalo. Features *Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read.*Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills.*Discussion activities promote lively cross-cultural exchange.*Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics.*New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic.*New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition All About the USA 4, Second Edition

目次

Unit 1 The Fifty States Unit 2 The Buffalo Unit 3 Texas Unit 4 The Story of Colonel Sanders Unit 5 The President of the United States Unit 6 Martin Luther King Jr. Unit 7 Basketball Unit 8 Abraham Lincoln Unit 9 Washington, D.C. Unit 10 Halloween Unit 11 Native Americans Unit 12 A First Look at New England Unit 13 Thomas Jefferson Unit 14 Beverly Hills Unit 15 Theodore Roosevelt Unit 16 Niagara Falls Unit 17 Harriet Tubman Unit 18 The Boston Tea Party Unit 19 July Fourth Unit 20 Helen Keller Unit 21 New York City Unit 22 The Story of Ben and Jerry's Unit 23 Thomas Alva Edison Unit 24 The Pentagon Unit 25 Arnold Schwarzenegger Unit 26 Hawaii Unit 27 Yellowstone National Park Unit 28 The Stars and Stripes Answer Key Audio CD Tracking List
巻冊次

v. 1 ISBN 9780136138921

内容説明

The new edition of All About the USA 1: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 1 features twenty-one units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from New Year's celebrations and Labor Day to Superman and Starbucks. Features *Colorful photos and illustrations and preview questions motivate students to read.*Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills.*Speaking and writing activities encourage students to expand upon the topics.*New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic.*New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA2, Second Edition All About the USA3, Second Edition All About the USA 4, Second Edition

目次

Part 1: The United States Unit 1 Florida Unit 2 Washington Unit 3 Vermont Part 2: U.S. Inventions and Inventors Unit 4 Spencer's Microwave Oven Unit 5 Josephine Cochrane's Dishwasher Unit 6 Patricia Bath's Laser Part 3: U.S. Originals Unit 7 McDonald's Unit 8 Superman Unit 9 Starbucks Part 4: Holidays and Special Days Unit 10 New Year's Celebrations Unit 11 St. Patrick's Day Unit 12 Labor Day Part 5: Washington, D.C. Unit 13 The Capitol Unit 14 The Smithsonian Institution Unit 15 Arlington National Cemetery Part 6: U.S. Arts and Entertainment Unit 16 Walt Disney Unit 17 Maya Lin Unit 18 Ella Fitzgerald Part 7: The Story of Young America Unit 19 Christopher Columbus and the New World Unit 20 Paul Revere's Ride Unit 21 The Railroad Connects East and West Quizzes Answer Key Audio CD Tracking List

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