Bilingual Reading II Book Set

※ Book Set Features Bilingual Reading II Book Set Two classic masterpieces from the Father of Science Fiction, taking you on a daring adventure deep into the Earth to explore hidden realms. Follow the protagonist's meticulously planned, race-against-time journey around the world, rediscovering the beauty of literature through words. Learn the wonder of English through daily life, with a bonus year of digital access to help you master the language with ease. 【Collected Literary Classics - Jules Gabriel Verne: *Journey to the Center of the Earth* & *Around the World in Eighty Days*】 ◆ Two classic adventure novels by the Father of Science Fiction—*Journey to the Center of the Earth* and *Around the World in Eighty Days*. ◆ *Journey to the Center of the Earth* has been adapted into film multiple times, most notably the 1959 film *Journey to the Center of the Earth*. ◆ *Around the World in Eighty Days* has been adapted into animation and film multiple times, notably the 1980 Japanese anime *Around the World in Eighty Days*. ◆ Includes appendix story study guides to review the plot and encourage further reflection, delving into the characters' inner worlds. 【Read & Learn English Readers Series - Best Friends Forever】 The Read & Learn English Readers are a series of theme-oriented, graded readers featuring informative texts and engaging activities designed to guide readers in developing strong reading comprehension skills. The series covers a wide range of topics, starting from the individual, family, and immediate surroundings, with future extensions into social, cultural, historical, scientific, and other applied disciplines, all interconnected with a child's learning and developmental journey. ★ Bonus E-book! ★ Bonus digital account with all audio pronunciations included! ★ The entire series is fully aligned with the Lexile Reading Framework, helping all learners enhance their reading enjoyment and skills! ★ Immersive situations with diverse themes allow for simultaneous English learning and knowledge acquisition, leading to a rapid increase in vocabulary! ★ Each book in the series includes a thematic mind map to deepen readers' cognitive habits and ensure efficient learning! ※ Content Introduction Collected Literary Classics - Jules Gabriel Verne: *Journey to the Center of the Earth* & *Around the World in Eighty Days* *Journey to the Center of the Earth* Professor Lidenbrock, a German geologist, unexpectedly obtains an ancient book containing a coded message in runes. His nephew, Axel, deciphers its contents, revealing a world-shattering discovery: someone has traveled to the center of the Earth and returned safely! What lies within the Earth's core? Driven by intense curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, the uncle and nephew embark on a journey to Iceland, guided by the clues, where they meet the intelligent and brave guide, Hans. The perilous steep mountains of Iceland, the intricate tunnels within volcanic craters, the life-threatening lack of water, the panic of being separated, the grandeur of the subterranean ocean, the fierce battles between sea creatures... How much surprise and excitement will this journey bring? Will they successfully reach the Earth's core? What difficult challenges will they encounter along the way? How will the three of them safely return to the surface? *Around the World in Eighty Days* Mr. Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, is a man of routine, controlling his time with the precision of a clock. But this Mr. Fogg is different. He wagers his entire fortune at his club, betting that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days! In the 19th century, without airplanes, Mr. Fogg must rely on his impeccable sense of time to meticulously plan his journey, utilizing trains, steamships, riverboats, and even elephants! Various modes of transportation are used in turn. The journey is not without its challenges: a stormy sea voyage, a daring rescue of a lady from a Sati ritual, a court accusation by Indian priests, a train robbery by Native Americans, the mysterious disappearance of his servant Passepartout... Can Mr. Fogg overcome these obstacles and successfully traverse the four continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America? Or will he exceed the eighty-day deadline, lose all his fortune, and face regretful failure? Read & Learn English Readers Series - Best Friends Forever *Best Friends Forever* is one of the titles in the Read & Learn English Readers series, designed to help children learn to be a "good" friend and develop emotionally intelligent communication strategies. With rich illustrations and diverse practice activities, *Best Friends Forever* accompanies children as they practice overcoming the challenges of self-introductions in English and confidently discuss their leisure interests. Let's dive into the diverse universe of English with Read & Learn and master English with ease! ※ Author Introduction Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) Jules Verne was a French novelist, naturalist, and science fiction writer. He authored over sixty science fiction novels and is hailed as the "Father of Science Fiction." In France, 2005 was designated as Verne Year in commemoration of his centenary. Verne was passionate about research, dedicated to pursuing scientific truths, loved to travel, and possessed a rich, romantic imagination. His writing is fluid, his stories are humorous and engaging, and he excelled at crafting thrilling adventure plots. He is the most translated French author. His representative works include *Journey to the Center of the Earth*, *Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas*, and *Around the World in Eighty Days*. Muchen Cultural Editorial Team A group of professional editors who love to savor words and discover endless joy in books. Their life's goal is to dedicate their utmost effort to creating excellent books, allowing future generations to immerse themselves in a wonderful world of literature.