A shipwreck; a deserted island; a family wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it’s an irresistible tale of ingenuity. Read more
Themes: Hi-Lo, IWB, Interactive Whiteboard lessons, Smartboard lessons, classics and shakespeare. Timeless Classics-- designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original classic. These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page. Included are eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience. Each Timeless Classic offers activities for the interactive whiteboard taken directly from the corresponding Study Guide. Activities reinforce lessons presented in the Study Guide & offer a preview of the full-length lessons available in the guide. IWB activities feature 19-24 lessons in 168 screens (per title average)-- and include an introductory audio clip from the novel; words and meanings puzzle; words & meanings antonym pairs; word search; figurative language; cause & effect; and more. Read more
Stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck, the Robinson family must rely on their wits, courage, and love for one another to survive and thrive in their new surroundings. The Swiss Family Robinson is a classic tale of resilience, ingenuity, and adventure that captures the spirit of exploration and the power of family. With every twist and turn, readers are invited into a world of exotic animals, hidden treasures, and remarkable survival strategies that make this timeless story both heartwarming and thrilling. Adventure begins where the world ends. Explore themes of family unity, perseverance, and survival in the wild Delve into a world of adventure filled with natural wonders and clever inventions Perfect for readers who enjoy survival tales and timeless moral lessons A beautifully written story that blends imagination with practical wisdom Ideal for young readers and classic literature lovers alike Themes Survival and self-reliance Family bonding and teamwork Curiosity and discovery Man vs. nature Courage in adversity Read more
The classic adventure tale of a brave family who must come together to survive in their new deserted island home. Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four young sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island. Thus begins the classic story of survival and adventure that has fired the imaginations of readers since it first appeared in 1812. With optimism and boundless enthusiasm, the Robinson family undertakes the extraordinary task of constructing a home for themselves and exploring the primitive island filled with strange and beautiful creatures and exotic fruits and plants. Rich in action and suspense, The Swiss Family Robinson is an exhilarating novel takes us to a faraway place of danger and beauty, where the courageous Robinson family embarks on a thrilling new life of adventure and discovery. With an Introduction by J. Hillis miller and an Afterword by Elizabeth Janeway Read more
