Your Science Encyclopedia and Experiment Book
This curated library is the perfect supplement for families who want a durable, high-quality science reference collection paired with a hands-on experiment guide. It provides the core Atoms-First textbooks and a corresponding lab book, offering a rich resource for exploration, enrichment, and independent discovery outside of a structured curriculum.
What's in This Reference Library
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Real Science-4-Kids Science Books 1–4 (Hardcover Student Textbooks)
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Elementary Science Experiment Workbook (Softcover, Perforated Lab Book)
A Library Built on the Correct Foundation
Unlike traditional reference books, this collection is organized around the RS4K Atoms-First philosophy. The hardcover textbooks serve as an encyclopedia, introducing the accurate, modern model of atoms and molecules as the logical starting point for understanding all science. This foundational perspective makes it a uniquely valuable reference tool that aligns with how modern science is structured.
The Textbooks: Your Science Encyclopedia (Books 1–4)
These beautifully illustrated hardcover books provide a clear, sequential exploration of scientific concepts, making them an ideal reference for answering questions and sparking deeper interest.
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Book 1 – The Right Start: The atomic foundation, basic chemistry, life classification, motion, Earth, and the solar system.
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Book 2 – The Scientist's Toolbox: Scientific tools and methods, acids & bases, microbiology, forces, Earth's systems, and astronomy.
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** Book 3 – Where Science Connects: Polymers, energy, plant biology, Earth's cycles, electricity, galaxies, and DNA.
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Book 4 – Thinking in Systems: Atomic bonding, wave behavior, ecosystems, and advanced astronomy topics.
The Experiment Book: Your Hands-On Discovery Guide
This supplemental workbook is the active companion to the encyclopedia. It contains a curated collection of experiments that bring the concepts from the textbooks to life using everyday materials.
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Ready-to-Use Lab Pages: Perforated pages with clear instructions for experiments like making slime, building circuits, modeling atoms, and exploring ecosystems.
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Straightforward Setup Notes: Simple guides to help you facilitate discovery with minimal prep.
Who This Reference Library is Perfect For
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Families seeking a high-quality science reference set built on correct, modern principles for their home library.
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Learners who thrive on independent exploration and enrichment beyond a formal curriculum.
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Parents who want a trustworthy resource to answer "why?" and "how?" and fuel their child's natural curiosity with hands-on activities.
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Those who own our curriculum in Digital Teaching Dashboard format but desire a physical textbook set and printed lab book for easy reference and screen-free exploration.
Please Note: This is a reference and supplement library. It includes the hardcover textbooks and experiment book only. For the complete curriculum with structured daily lessons, full student activity pages, quizzes, and comprehensive teacher guides, you will need the individual Science Book Open-and-Go 3-Book Sets or the Digital Teaching Dashboards.
Build a Foundation of Discovery.
Equip your home with a timeless science resource that presents the world correctly from the start and pairs it with the joy of hands-on experimentation.
