Description
Welcome the sights and sounds of the world with the Footprint Reading Library.
Accompanied by original video material developed by National Geographic Digital Media, this is the first non- fiction reading series to present fascinating real- world stories in three formats: print, audio, and video.
The Black Diamonds of Provence In France, some people earn money by selling a special food called a 'truffel'. Truffles can be found in the woods, however they are very rare and expensive. That's why they are sometimes called 'black diamonds'. What is this unusual food, and why is it so expensive?
Dr. Rob Waring is an Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin Women's University in Okayama, Japan. His research interests extend to reading and the acquisition of vocabulary. He is a founding member of the Extensive Reading Foundation and a well-known expert on Extensive Reading. He has published many articles on Extensive Reading and is program advisor to many educational institutions throughout Asia. He maintains an Extensive Reading website, and is owner and moderator of the Extensive Reading discussion list. He was co-conference chair of JALT 2005 in Shizuoka, Japan.