Reading Explorer, Second Edition

Reading Explorer is a six-level, content-based reading series featuring video from National Geographic to help develop reading and vocabulary skills for all learners. Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics related to culture, science, social studies, travel, and adventure.
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Authors

Nancy Douglas

Nancy Douglas is a teacher, materials writer, and editor who has been in ELT for over twenty years. She has extensive experience working with students from around the world and has co-authored several... more

Paul MacIntyre

Paul MacIntyre earned his MA in TESL from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been an ELT professional for over 20 years. Paul has teaching experience in Japan and the United States, and ... more

Becky Tarver Chase

Becky Tarver Chase is an experienced English instructor who has taught all subject areas including reading, writing, grammar, communication skills, and test preparation. She has worked at universities... more

Kristin L. Johannsen

Kristin Johannsen held an MA in Applied English Linguistics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She had extensive experience teaching English in Japan, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, F... more

Bruce Rogers

Bruce Rogers taught ESL and test preparation courses at the Economics Institute at the University of Colorado, USA, since 1979. He has also taught in special programs in Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, the... more

David Bohlke

David Bohlke has over 30 years of experience as a teacher, teacher trainer, program director, editor, and materials writer. He has lived and worked in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia,... more

Helen Huntley

Helen Huntley is currently the Vietnam Director of a cooperative undergraduate 2+2 program between California State University, San Bernardino, and the National Economics University, Hanoi, serving as... more
Technology

Online Workbooks Powered by MyELT, Online Workbooks have both teacher-led and self-study options. This contains the 10 National Geographic video clips, supported by interactive, automatically graded activities that practice the skills learned in the Student Books.

Student and Instructor eBooks Powered by VitalSource® Bookshelf, our eBooks give learners fully integrated online, downloadable, and mobile access to their programs. Work on a laptop, log in from the library, or use on a smart phone or tablet. Our eBooks keep everything in sync - online and offline.

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  • View on devices running Mac®, Windows®, iOS™, and Android™
  • Access video and audio
  • Search for keywords or phrases
  • Skip to any section with a functional table of contents
  • Highlight text and make notes

Assessment CD-ROM with ExamView®, containing a bank of ready-made questions for quick and effective assessment.