Oxford Bookworms Library: Treasure Island: Level 4: 1400-Word Vocabulary

by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jennifer Bassett

Overview

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.

Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.

Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension.

Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension.

Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780194237581
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/29/2007
Series:	Oxford Bookworms
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	1,114,806
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 5.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875