Sea levels are rising and deserts are expanding. The consequences of climate change are all around us but how much of what we are experiencing is just part of the planet's natural rhythms? Are there lessons from the past to be learned and what can we do to protect our host planet from the effects of global warming? 

With DVD material from the BBC Motion gallery. 

Based on popular TV factual series and documentary films, the readers present students with engaging content which covers a range of curriculum content areas. 

The accompanying DVD contains clips from the original TV show or film and expose students to authentic English, supported by a simplified voice-over and subtitle option. 

Teacher's notes including a full answer key are available online.

The Scholastic DVD Readers combine graded reading with engaging, authentic audio-visual material that is sure to appeal to teenage students around the world. Take Away My Takeaway is a UK TV series in which teenage fast food addicts get a surprise trip to the country where their favourite takeaway originates.

They learn all about their favourite food, before serving it up to top food critics and chefs. In Take away my takeaway: Texas, two girls travel to Texas, USA in search of an all-American hamburger. CEF level: A2 (Pre-Intermediate)