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Sue Leather

    Sue Leather's thirty-year career in ELT is marked by a compelling narrative style honed through extensive international experience. As an author of original learner fiction, she excels at crafting stories that not only expand vocabulary but also resonate deeply with readers. Her focus on materials development and teacher training underscores a dedication to advancing language education methodologies and accessibility globally. Drawing inspiration from her current home on Canada's west coast, her work centers on the enriching practice of extensive reading.

    The Big Picture
    Hotel Casanova
    Dirty Money
    Polar bears in trouble
    Life on the Orinoco
    Women who changed the world
    • 2019

      Women who changed the world

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Stories of the women who have shaped our world, who fought for women's rights throughout history, and the achievements of women in all different areas, from science to sport, from education to empowerment

      Women who changed the world
    • 2009

      The Last of Cheju Divers

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      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?

      The Last of Cheju Divers
    • 2009

      Life on the Orinoco

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      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?

      Life on the Orinoco
    • 2009

      Zoo dentists

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      "Two dentists in California treat some very special patients - animals! Animals can develop tooth problems just like humans. These dentists help them, but sometimes it can be dangerous. How do they treat these animals? Have they been ever hurt by one?--Back cover.

      Zoo dentists
    • 2009

      The missing snows of Kilimanjaro

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It's in a hot, tropical area, but it's so high it's always been covered in ice and snow. Now, this ice and snow is disappearing. Why is this happening? How is it affecting the area around the mountain?

      The missing snows of Kilimanjaro
    • 2009

      Polar bears in trouble

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Polar bears one of the largest and most dangerous hunters in the cold regions of the North. Their bodies are built for winter and they do best in the coldest areas. Unfortunately, polar bears are becoming threatened due to changes in the world’s climate. How does global warming affect polar bears? What must be done to save them?

      Polar bears in trouble
    • 2009

      The first trip outside of a spacecraft, or 'spacewalk', was completed in 1965. Since then many astronauts have participated in spacewalks, but spacewalking does not come without its risks and challenges and astronauts are in constant danger when in space. What are the risks and challenges of spacewalking? How do astronauts overcome them?

      The future of village
    • 2009

      Africa's mountain gorilla population has been getting smaller for many years. But now, the situation is improving. People have been visiting the area and paying to see gorillas in their natural environment. The money is helping to keep the gorillas safe. Will it save them?

      Gorilla watching tours
    • 2008

      Hotel Casanova

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This modern, original fiction tells the story of a young couple who fall in love in Venice.

      Hotel Casanova
    • 2006

      Cambridge English Readers: Just Like a Movie

      Level 1 Beginner/Elementary Book with Audio CD Pack

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Publication of 20 readers from Cambridge English Reading, levels 1 to 4, to appear under the joint imprint of SM/Cruilla and Cambridge.

      Cambridge English Readers: Just Like a Movie