It was lunchtime in the Middleton School. Lucy was sitting next to several school friends. She took out her phone and turned on YouTube. The girl was going to watch a new video of Jack Powell. She watched videos of many bloggers, but especially liked this…

Electricity is one of the types of energy. We use very often: for the operations of our smartphones and computers, for the light in our apartments and for the movement of electric vehicles, trains and urban transport. Do not forget about such electrical devices…

An unusual weekend was waiting for Robert. He was going to spend it with his grandfather. His cousin Lucy was also to come. She and Robert were the same age and got along well. They were always interested in spending time together. They liked to stay with…

Why did people start exploring the world around them? The first reason to begin with is traveling in order to find water and food. The resources ended, and people could not do farming and cattle breeding. The main motive of the first travelers was hunger.…

Nowadays Crowley castle is only an ancient ruin on a hill. Some its walls still stand. Even now you can see how beautiful it was. A few hundred years ago, it was the home of Sir Mark Crowley. Mark was the last baronet of this name. Next to the castle there…

The protagonist of this book welcomes readers. His name is Dacty. Dacty is a small young pterodactyl. Who are pterodactyls? These are huge flying reptiles that lived millions of years ago. These animals had a huge wingspan and could cover long distances.…

The main character of this story is named Roderick. He has always considered himself as a skeptical person completely unaffected by superstitions. Roderick communicates with Parson who is rather a creepy man. There are lots of ominous rumors about him. People…

It was really cold outside and the rain had been pouring for several hours. But in a small room in it was light and cozy. A middle-aged Mr. White and his young son were playing chess. Mrs. White was sitting beside them and looking at two men. The woman was…

You've heard of this giant gorilla many times. Kong was called the Eighth Wonder of the World. The natives on a distant island in the middle of the ocean considered him a real deity and offered sacrifices to him. After all, Kong protected people from dangerous…

Everything happened in Paris. A cool, quiet evening came. The protagonist was talking to his friend, who worked as a detective. They had been sitting in a large cozy mansion for an hour, when suddenly the head of the police called. He was also their friend…

This happened many years ago. One old woman lived in a small village with three sons. Her husband died long ago and the woman needed money. The family lived very poorly. The house was old, dark and uncomfortable. Most of the furniture broke down. But the…

Annie Driscoll buried her husband James two days ago. He died in a plane crash. Now it is difficult for her to come to terms with the death of her beloved one. They had a tradition that James would always call from a trip and tell her to kick her lover out…

Strong hands closed around her neck. Life was leaving the woman minute by minute. She understood she would die soon. She wanted to scream, but realized that she could not even breathe. Her eyes darkened and the world around disappeared. This tinnitus became…

Imagine the situation. You went out of town for the weekend. Now you are sitting in a large and beautiful country house in the company of friends. Everyone is enjoying a delicious dinner. Suddenly you hear the sound of a gunshot. There is a loud scream. You…

The American Declaration of Independence is the most important document in the history of the United States of America. In 1776, the British colonies in North America declared their independence from Great Britain. This document was signed on July 4th. In…

Marquat is fourteen years old. He lives in Cardiff in a small apartment, not far from a beautiful park. The boy's parents come from Nigeria, but he thinks he is a real British. After all, his home is Wales, not Africa. This day is special for Marquat. He…

A man is lying in a hospital bed. He says he doesn't remember who he is. Doctor Cox and Nurse Angela want to help him. They ask this man a lot of questions. What is his name? Where does he come from? Does he have a wife? But it gives no result. Doctor Cox…

Sheridan is addicted to gambling. He plays much. And now he owes a large amount of money to a bandit. To repay the debt, he agrees to kidnap children for a certain Mr. Wizard. Sheridan is told that the children would have 'a boat ride'. It meant they would…

'Quentin Durward' is a novel by Walter Scott. The plot takes place in the 15th century. A big struggle between Louis XI of France and his adversary Charles the Bold is happening. Quentin Durward is the head of the rifle squad. Louis XI orders him to accompany…

You are used to eating bread, fresh vegetables and meat. These are familiar and important products. Have you ever wondered where they come from? They are delivered to your table from various farms. What is grown on farms and what is supplied to the cities?…