Welcome the sights and sounds of the world with the Footprint Reading Library. This content-based reading series presents fascinating real-world stories in three formats: print, audio, and video from
DescriptionThe Fox and the Cat Level 1-6A fox and a cat are friends. They walk in the woods one day. Some dogs are in the woods. The dogs are coming for the fox and the cat! The fox and the cat can ru
DescriptionThe Lion in Love Level 1-8A lion falls in love with a beautiful girl. But the girl is afraid of the lion! The lion asks the girl's father to let him marry the girl. What can the father say?
DescriptionThe Mice and the Cat Level 3-5Many mice live in a house. There is lots of food in the house. The mice are happy there. But one day, a cat comes to live in the house. The mice cannot go to t
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 challeng
In Shark Alley, South Africa, people often go underwater in protected environments to watch sharks in their natural surroundings. Some people believe this makes the sharks more violent. Others feel th
People often visit aquariums to see sea creatures in their natural environment, but in Baltimore, a local program brings aquarium exhibits to people. Local teenagers travel to schools and libraries t
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 be
Most crocodiles live above ground but an unusual group of crocodiles in Africa lives underground, in caves. A team of scientists will go to Madagascar to learn more about these crocodiles. Will they
There have been souks, or markets, in Middle Eastern and Arab cities for hundreds of years. People can buy food, clothes, shoes, and much more in them. But, there are no prices on the items. How are p
Ming is an artist from China who now lives and works in New York City. He teaches children in the public school system how to draw and paint. However, he also teaches them something else that's very i
Sanaa is a beautiful old city in the Middle East. In Sanaa, it is a tradition to carry beautiful knives, or tools, called 'jambiya'. An unusual animal called a 'rhinoceros' is often killed to make t
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. Wh
Camogli is a small town in Italy. People there often paint in a special style called 'trompe l'oeil.' These paintings are so good, viewers think they're real things, but they're not. They're paintings
Elephants are social animals. In nature, they live happily in family groups. However, people sometimes use elephants for work or put them in zoos. What can people do to make these elephants healthy a
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
Description Seed Learning's World History Readers is a six-level non-fiction series specifically designed to prepare young learners for future study of academic material in English. The books include
DescriptionThe Spring of Youth Level 1-7An old man goes into the woods to cut trees. In the woods, he finds a spring. When the man drinks from the spring, he becomes young! The man thinks the spring c
DescriptionCupid, the Bad Boy Level 2-7Mr. Andersen is at home on a rainy night. Someone comes to his door. It is a boy with a bow and arrows. Mr. Andersen lets the boy come in the house. But the boy
DescriptionWhy the Sea Has Salt Level 4-5Go to a river. Have some of the water there. It is good to drink. Go to the sea. Have some of the water there. It is not good to drink. Sea water has salt in i
DescriptionRapunzel Level 5-6A man and a woman want a baby. The woman thinks the rapunzel tree will help them have one. But the rapunzel tree grows in a witch's garden.Early readers will help their re
DescriptionThe Little Mermaid Level 6-2The Little Mermaid turns 15 and goes to see the world. She sees a handsome prince and falls in love. How can a mermaid win the heart of a man?Early readers will
DescriptionStone Soup Level 6-4A hungry monk comes to a poor town. No one in the town wants to give food to the monk. So the monk says he will make food for the town. He will make stone soup for all t
DescriptionJack Level 2-6Jack is not a smart boy. But he will do what his mother tells him to do. This is not always good. Jack puts milk in is pocket! He pulls meat home on a string! What will Jack d
A snake park in the Sultanate of Oman has a serious problem: all but one of their snakes have died. The owner of the park has hired a 'snake detective' to uncover the mystery of the dying snakes. Wh
Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This
Humboldt squids, or 'Red Devils,' are the world's largest animal without a backbone. These sometimes dangerous creatures live in the deep waters of the Gulf of California. A researcher and professiona
The Arctic region of Canada is home to a huge depression in the earth called the Haughton Crater. A group of explorers has come to the area to explore the challenges expected when traveling to Mars. W
People from all over the world love to visit a street in Barcelona, Spain called 'the Ramblas'. This walking-only street is centrally located and full of interesting artists, performers, and other ent
Every year, the city of Shirone, Japan goes 'kite crazy' during a five-day local festival. In this highly competitive contest, teams fly kites and fight to force each other's kites from the sky. This
