Science Home Library

Real Science-4-Kids Science Home Library
A Modern Science Education for the Whole Family

The Real Science-4-Kids Science Home Library is a complete seven-book collection that brings real, concept-driven science into your home—from the first introduction to atoms through to advanced molecular thinking. Covering the full RS4K curriculum from elementary through middle school, this set supports multi-age learning and allows families to grow in scientific understanding together.

A New Way to Learn Science—Together

Unlike traditional programs that delay core concepts, RS4K starts with atoms and builds upward. The Science Home Library introduces students early to the foundational building blocks of matter—then revisits and expands on those ideas with increasing depth across volumes. This spiral learning model helps students build real scientific literacy by showing how ideas connect across systems and scale.

Whether you’re starting with young learners or bringing older students into the middle school series, this flexible collection supports real-world understanding and critical thinking at every level. Each book blends clear explanations with vivid visuals and hands-on activities that make complex ideas intuitive, memorable, and fun to explore as a family.

Designed for Home Learning and Beyond

The Science Home Library is ideal for homeschooling, family learning, or supplementing any K–8 science program. All materials are designed for flexible pacing and easy adaptation, making it simple to teach multiple ages at once or let students move forward independently. Built-in experiments like the popular “Electron Hotel” give learners practical ways to model what they’re learning—and see science in action.

What's Included:

• View a sample Science Book 1 launches young learners on a journey through real science—starting from the atom up. With an atoms-first approach, this foundational volume introduces students to the essential building blocks of matter before expanding into broader scientific ideas and systems. Across 22 engaging chapters, students explore atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions, then connect that knowledge to topics like classification of life, energy and motion, Earth’s structure, and the solar system. The RS4K learning model ensures key ideas are introduced with clarity and revisited in later books with increasing depth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, clear explanations, and hands-on exploration, Science Book 1 builds confidence, curiosity, and the skills students need to think scientifically—laying the groundwork for a lifetime of learning.

• View a sample Science Book 2 builds seamlessly on the atoms-first foundation established in Book 1, guiding young learners deeper into real scientific thinking. This curriculum emphasizes the tools, models, and methods scientists use to explore and explain the natural world. Students investigate chemical reactions, acids and bases, protists and fungi, motion and force, Earth’s dynamic systems, and astronomical observation—while reinforcing their understanding of atoms, molecules, and scientific patterns. As students encounter familiar concepts in new contexts, they begin to see science as an interconnected process rather than isolated facts. With a strong focus on scientific tools and problem-solving strategies, Science Book 2 helps learners move from observation to explanation—developing the curiosity and reasoning skills that real scientists rely on. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, it offers an engaging and meaningful next step in the RS4K learning journey.

• View a sample Science Book 3 is a pivotal step in the RS4K learning journey, guiding students into deeper, more connected scientific exploration. Building on the atoms-first foundation of Books 1 and 2, this curriculum introduces molecular energy and system-level thinking—key concepts that help students move from basic knowledge to real understanding. Students explore polymers, energy transfer, electricity, plant biology, Earth’s water systems, and galaxies, gaining insight into how energy flows through molecules and ecosystems. As they connect these ideas, learners begin to see science as an integrated whole. The spiral model revisits core concepts like atoms, forces, and molecular behavior with increasing complexity. With its focus on energy and systems, Science Book 3 strengthens critical thinking and prepares students for the advanced topics ahead in Book 4.

• View a sample Science Book 4 marks a milestone in the RS4K journey as the final volume in the elementary series and a bridge to middle school science. This curriculum deepens students’ understanding of atomic and molecular theory, laying the groundwork for more abstract concepts ahead. A standout feature is the Electron Hotel activity, where students fill s, p, and d orbitals to build an intuitive sense of electron configuration and atomic structure. These visual, hands-on exercises make complex chemistry ideas accessible and memorable. Students also explore wave behavior, ecosystems, classification, and the scale of the universe—connecting patterns across systems and scales. Science Book 4 helps students solidify their scientific vocabulary, mental models, and confidence—preparing them to succeed in the RS4K middle school series and beyond.

• View a sample Science Book 5 marks a major milestone in the RS4K journey - ideal for students continuing from the elementary series or starting middle school science for the first time. Centered on an atoms-first approach, this volume introduces atomic theory, bonding, and molecular interactions as the basis for understanding more complex systems. Students connect these foundational ideas to topics like cells, energy flow, Earth systems, and planetary motion. Book 5 encourages critical thinking and scientific modeling, helping learners build the skills and confidence needed for deeper exploration.

• View a sample Science Book 6 expands on the foundational concepts introduced in Book 5, guiding students into the world of applied science through a technology-rich lens. Learners investigate topics such as acids, titration, and nutritional science while working with tools like microscopes, telescopes, and satellites to sharpen their observational and analytical skills. The curriculum connects motion, wave behavior, ecosystems, and Earth’s systems to broader themes of data collection, global collaboration, and innovation. Book 6 reinforces the idea that science is not just a body of knowledge, but a dynamic, hands-on process grounded in evidence, experimentation, and real-world problem-solving.

• View a sample Science Book 7 serves as the capstone of the RS4K Middle School Series, helping students solidify and expand their understanding of molecular and systems-level science in preparation for High School, College Chemistry 1 and beyond. This volume explores molecular structure, organic chemistry, and chemical kinetics, alongside topics like energy flow, biological polymers, and complex Earth systems. Students also examine electric and magnetic fields, photosynthesis, and large-scale astronomical phenomena—from star formation to galaxies and supernovas. Book 7 brings together atomic concepts introduced in earlier volumes, connecting them to both living and cosmic systems. By the end, learners gain confidence in using scientific models, language, and reasoning—well equipped for high school science and ready to think critically about the world around them.

From the building blocks of atoms to the structure of galaxies, the Science Home Library equips students—and their families—with the tools to think scientifically, ask better questions, and connect what they learn to the world around them.

Real science. Real understanding. One library for the whole journey.