This collection supports students from early science literacy through the full Science Books 1–7 Series (Grades 2–8). Students begin with atoms and molecules, then build upward through chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy in a clear, connected progression.
The RS4K Leveled Readers
New to science (Grades K–2)? Start with the RS4K Reader Library, a set of leveled readers that build literacy and science vocabulary before students step into the Science Series. These readers introduce foundational science concepts using age-appropriate language so young learners arrive at Book 1 with confidence.
K–2 Digital Teaching Dashboards
The Atoms First K–2 sequence gives young learners the atomic foundation before entering the Science Books. Each grade includes a Digital Teaching Dashboard with lesson plans, printables, and digital readers.
Each Science Book can be purchased individually. Every book covers five disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy) through the atoms-first framework:
Elementary Set (Books 1–4, Grades 2–5): The complete elementary foundation. Four books that build the atomic map from the ground up.
Middle School Set (Books 5–7, Grades 6–8): Three books that advance students to sophisticated scientific thinking and high school readiness.
Science Home Library (Books 1–7, Grades 2–8): The complete journey from elementary through middle school. All seven books in one collection.
For Parents & Educators: The Map We Never Got
The Map We Never Got by Dr. Rebecca Woodbury is the book for the adults guiding students through this curriculum. It explains the atoms-first framework from the ground up—why it works, how science education lost its way, and what a clearer, more accurate approach makes possible. If you've ever felt like something was missing from your own science education, this is the book that fills that gap. Written for curious adults, parents, and educators ready to replace memorization with meaning.
Choose Your Format
Hardcover Textbook Only: The student textbook in hardcover format.
Digital Teaching Dashboard (18-Month Access): Student and Teacher digital textbooks, printable student materials, teacher support, and everything organized in one book-specific dashboard.
3-Book Print Trio + Digital Teaching Dashboard (Recommended): Hardcover Student Textbook + Student Pages (notebooking, RATATAZ labs, quizzes) + Teacher Pages (lesson pacing, experiment guides, answer keys; rubrics in Books 5–7), plus 18-Month Access to the Digital Teaching Dashboard.
Whether you choose print or digital, every RS4K product is built on the same promise: atoms-first science with authentic, atomic-molecular, ontologically accurate explanations, correct concepts from the start, a logical progression, and confidence-building learning for every student.
