Are men cleverer than women? Is a poor man cleverer than a rich man? And what about teachers? Are they always cleverer than their students? The people in these six well-known folk tales from around the world all want to be clever. But are some of them just stupid?
Joyce Hannam Books






Ariadne's story
- 65 pages
- 3 hours of reading
A retelling of the classical Greek myth of Theseus and Ariadne, in simplified language for new readers. Includes activities and exercises to enhance reading comprehension skills and improve vocabulary
Christmas in Prague
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
Dominoes 3 The Vesuvius Mosaic (2nd)
- 83 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of the series makes reading motivating for learners. Each reader is carefully graded to ensure each student reads from the right level from the very beginning.
A fictionalised account of the true story of Karen Silkwood, a nuclear plant employee in Oklahoma who died under mysterious circumstances.
The Body on the Beach
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Nobody in the hotel liked Spiros. But who could hate him enough to murder him? Alex sets out to discover the truth, and finds that the islands of Greece can be both beautiful and deadly.
Dominoes - 2: Ariadne's Story
With MultiROM! Complete Recorded Text & Interactive Activities
