Science Courses

Long-time users of the Charlotte Mason method know that much is gained through the many years of varied nature study that we offer in so many different venues. And yet, the question has always come up: "What do you recommend for upper grade science?" Of course, none of the traditional "out there" curriculums appealed to us, and this was a problem we faced with our own children when they got into the upper grades. Until a few years ago, when I met Christian biophysical chemist and homeschool mom, Dr. Rebecca Keller at a homeschool convention. She was there to promote her new books, "Real Science 4 Kids." And I was interested!!! These books were JUST what I was looking for! First of all, they had "life" to them - unlike any of the popular, best-selling (which means nothing if it doesn't sell the student because it's boring them to death!!!) textbooks out there. They were wonderful introductions to the sciences for all ages, though they were written to be simple enough for a 4th grader to understand. Knowing this series would be a wonderful, interesting way to introduce the basics of upper level science concepts to my uninterested second daughter, this is what I bought to use for her high school science curriculum that year. And plan to use with the rest of my children as they enter that phase of life. Keep in mind, these books, even though they are targeted for grades 4 - 6 (and the Level 2 book is geared for grades 7 - 9), cover the basics of everything there is to know for each of the chosen subjects. Since my daughters were not science-minded in that they were not planning on medical school or engineering, I knew they only needed the basic information on these topics, since they had such a broad knowledge of science already from the intense nature study we have done throughout our homeschooling years. What am I saying here? I am saying that, like all wonderful living books, these books have been found in our family to be truly multi-level. You can use them as young as 4th grade, while the high school student who has not been exposed to these topics or doesn't really want to "go there" will get what they need from them in a down-to-earth, friendly way. Simply put, these books fill a need in the homeschool market, and we are honored to be able to make them available to you in beautiful, full color, quality hardcover, for many years of use.

Real Science 4 Kids: Biology, Level 1 Student Text................... $29.95 (76 pages)

Real Science 4 Kids: Chemistry, Level 1 Student Text.............. 29.95 (72 pages)

Real Science 4 Kids: Physics, Level 1 Student Text.................. 29.95 (72 pages)

Real Science 4 Kids: Chemistry, Level 2 Student Text................ $72.95 (251 pages)

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