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Hooray, a class trip to the Eifel and a night-time hike into the forest. Leon and his new classmate, Anja, are in a group together, but suddenly, they get lost in the woods and have a very unpleasant encounter. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

In this gripping crime story for beginner adult learners of the German language, the search begins for a missing person at the Reichstag building in Berlin. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.

This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.  

In this gripping crime story for beginner adult learners of the German language, the search begins for a missing person at the Reichstag building in Berlin. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.

This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.  

Detective Helmut Müller arrives in Munich only to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a young man. His investigation spans from the Neuschwanstein Castle to the shores of Lake Starnberg. Who was the last person to see the man? What were his intentions? Will Detective Müller be able to unravel the enigma and locate him?

Concept:

• Engaging stories for reading and listening
• Illustrations that helps understanding the text
• Includes vocabulary explanations and annotations with cultural insights
• Numerous comprehension exercises with corresponding solutions
• Audiobook available through Klett Augmented
• Based on the same storyline as the title Der Märchenkönig (ISBN: 978-3-12-606467-5). This adventure featuring Helmut Müller now has a new title: Verschwunden in Neuschwanstein.

This reader is recommended for K-12 students.

DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

Angela Merkel (born in 1954) was Germany's first female Chancellor. "Wer ist eigentlich ...?" presents her political career and shows how she has managed to overcome the crises of our time. To conclude, it analyzes why, in Germany, it is still not taken for granted that women can follow a path like Angela Merkel's, whether in politics or the economy. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into her biography (life) and her achievements (work) and show us her direct relationship with current topics (impact):

1. Biography: Angela Merkel
2. The Chancellor of crises
3. Women in Germany 

Today, many of us couldn't imagine our lives without a car. Its success story began in Mannheim in 1886 with Carl Benz's (1844-1929) Benz Patent Motorwagen. "Wer ist eigentlich ...?" introduces the famous inventor, presents the fascinating history of automobile development, and analyzes its environmentally friendly future. Three different nonfiction texts allow us to delve into his biography (life) and achievements (work) and show us his direct relationship with current topics (impact):

• Biography: Carl Benz
• The invention of the automobile
• E-Mobility: the alternative of the future

Margarete Steiff (1847-1909) is not only the "mother" of the teddy bear with the button in its ear, which is known worldwide, but also Germany's first female entrepreneur. Her small sewing workshop quickly became a company that is still globally recognized today.

"Wer ist eigentlich ...?" tells the remarkable story of Margarete Steiff, how her stuffed animals changed children's lives, and what and how children play with them today. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into her biography (life) and her achievements (work) and show us her direct relationship with current topics (impact):

1. Biography: Margarete Steiff
2. The Teddy Bear: Stuffed Animals as Toys
3. Games Then and Now: From Stuffed Animals to Video Games

Robert Koch (1843-1910) was the founder of modern bacteriology. He revolutionized medicine in many areas. "Who is ...?" introduces the Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, delves into the world of bacteria and viruses, and concludes with a look at the current topic of epidemics and pandemics. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into his biography (life) and his achievements (work), and show us his direct relationship with current topics (impact):

1. Biography: Robert Koch
2. The fascinating world of bacteria
3. Epidemics and pandemics – from the flu to the coronavirus

13-year-old Martin plans a special surprise for his little brother Charlie: together, they embark on a secret journey to the coast of Cornwall. The dolphin that had made Charlie so happy during last year’s summer vacation, has been spotted again. However, such a journey is not easy with a brother like Charlie, not enough money, and a fear of the police. And then Martin loses not only his backpack but also Charlie.

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

Theo is 14 years old and lives with his Mom in a small apartment. When his aunt Britta loses her job, she moves in with Theo and his Mom. To make matters worse, his aunt wants to open a small beauty salon in his room in order to earn money. Theo is annoyed and wishes his family had more money. Everything would be better if they were rich: they could move into a big house where everyone gets their own room, and Kim, the pretty girl from school, might finally notice him, too. When Britta participates in a quiz show, Theo's dream suddenly becomes reality, but he quickly learns that money does not make everything better. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.