Science Alive

“Why do baked sweet potatoes taste sweet?” “What if cockroaches disappeared from the earth?” “Why do we fall asleep on trains?” These are some of the 15 topics related to technology, physics, chemistry, biology, humans, and health that are designed to pique students’ interest in science. The exercises include content comprehension, grammar, writing, and discussion, designed to improve English skills in a balanced manner. Teacher’s materials include quizzes for each chapter and three sets of regular exams.

Contents

Chapter 1  Sleeping on Trains

Chapter 2  Bipedal Walking and Communication

Chapetr 3  The Male and Female Brain

Chapter 4  The Five Tibetan Rites for Good Health

Chapter 5   A Truly Bitter Medicinal Herbs

Chapter 6  The Healthiest Fruit?

Chapter 7  Life-changing Smart Devices

Chapter 8  The Rise of Generative AI

Chapter 9  What Is Quantum Computing?

Chapter 10　　What if Cockroaches Were Extinct?

Chapter 11　　The Mighty Tardigrade

Chapter 12　　The Abundance of Life on a Savanna

Chapter 13　　What Makes Stone-roasted Sweet Potatoes So Sweet

Chapter 14　　Why Are Autumnal Leaves Red or Yellow?

Chapter 15　　The Mystery of Water

(Total 15 Chapters)