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| Skills Introduction UNIT 1:Todays Travelers Chapter 1 A Family Sees America Together A Family Sees America Together An American Family travels across the country in a van. They want to see all 50 states and meet the different people of the United States. Courtneys Texas-Bia History, Big Cities, Big Hearts The daughter of the family writes in her journal every day. She describes the places and the people. Today, she writes about Texas. Chapter 2 Volunteer Vacations Volunteer Vacations Many people like to take a vacation to relax. But some people use their vacations to do something different: they do volunteer work to help others. Who Volunteers? Many different kinds of people are volunteers. Some are young college graduates; others are senior citizens. But they all enjoy the work/ UNIT 2: Family Life Chapter 3 How Alike Are Identical Twins? How Alike Are Identical Twins? Identical twins are not very common. Scientists study them to understand their differences and similarities. Diary of a Triplet Father This father has triplets!In his diary, he describes his busy life with his three children. Chapter 4 The Search for Happiness Through Adoption The Search for Happiness Through Adoption People adopt children for different reasons. However, they all love their adopted children and want a happy life together. Diary of an Adoptive Mother A woman is adopting a child from another country. In her diary she writes about her feelings, her hopes, and her dreams. UNIT 3: Technology in Our Everyday Lives Chapter 5 Laptops for the Classroom Laptops for the Classroom Some American universities give their students laptop computers to use for school work. Students can study anywhere! Banking at Home Many people can do all their banking without going to the bank. Instead, they can use their computers at home. Chapter 6 A New Way to Go A New Way to Go New scooters can take you anywhere. They are faster than walking,and they save energy, too. Young Inventors Young people use their imagination to make new, useful inventions. They can also win money for college at the same time. UNIT 4: Healthy Living Chapter 7 The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Everyone knows that smoking is unhealthy. Now, we also know that the smoke from other peoples cigarettes is dangerous to people who dont smoke. Smoking Facts and Figures Why do people start to smoke? How old are people when they smoke for the first time? Here are some key questions and their interesting answers. Chapter 8 A Healthy Diet for Everyone A Healthy Diet for Everyone What food is good for you? Some food can help you stay healthy, but some food can make you sick. Do you know which kinds of food to eat? Why Do I Eat When Im Not Hungry? Sometimes people eat for other reasons besides hunger. However, there are steps you can take to avoid eating when youre not hungry. UNIT 5:InternatiOnaI Scientists Chapter 9 Alfred Nobel:A Man ofPeace AIfred Nobel:A Man of Peace Theworld remembersAlfredNobeffordifferent reosons.Hewonted f()be remembered as O peacefuf man. Choosing Nobel Prize Winners Itisagreathonorto win a Nobel Prize Differentgroupsdecide who the winners will be.Nobel Prize winners receive something else,too. Chapter 10 Marie Curie:A Twentieth-Century Woman Marie Curie:A Twentieth-Century Woman This qreat scientist was a very modeFn woman.She WOS the first female to receive the Nobef Prize. Irene Curie The dauqhter ofthe famous scientists continued her mothers WOrk andalsowonoNobel Prize. UNIT 6:The Earths Resources and Dangers Chapter ll Oil as an Important W10rid Resource Oil as an Important World Resource Oil is one ofthe worlds most usefuI natura|resources.People use it in many different ways. The D0 lT Homestead The Collins family ofUtah use onlysolarenergy to live.They run their home and their farm using energy from the sun. Chapter 12 How Earthquakes Happen How Earthquakes Happen Earthquakes can be deadly,and scietists cannot predict them. We should understand them and learn how to protect ourselves in on earthquake. A Survivors Story An elderly woman who lived through the Kobe,Japan earthquake describes thh frightening event. Word List |
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