A family from Switzerland is shipwrecked on a deserted island. They discover that the island is filled with plants and animals they've never seen before. Unfortunately, not all of the creatures are friendly. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers.

This updated edition is ideal for students learning German at primary school and into their first years in secondary school. Clear and easy to use, it is a quick and easy way to expand students' knowledge of German words and phrases. The full verb tables ihelp with recognizing different tenses and build confidence.