Chemistry

Three engaging books included in the optional Chemistry Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Chemistry study.

Born in Poland while it was under oppressive Russian rule, Marie Curie overcame incredible obstacles to become the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice. Marie Curie is an enlightening look into the life of one of history’s most prominent and extraordinary scientists. (106 pages, 5.5″x8.5″)

Have you ever wondered what the earth, planets, and stars are made of? You will be taken on a journey through God’s orderly creation, where elements are clearly defined and behave in predictable ways in The Book of Elements by Erin Sprout and Isaac M. Hagenbuch, PhD. (48 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

In The Story of Alice Ball by Jennifer Lerud, we learn about the incredible woman who discovered a cure for leprosy. (31 pages, full-color, 10″x7″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades 5–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the Chemistry science unit. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Level 7/8

By Robin McKown

Born in Poland while it was under oppressive Russian rule, Marie Curie overcame incredible obstacles to become the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice. However, there was far more to her great mind than the work she did with radium and radioactivity. Marie Curie is an enlightening look into the life of one of history’s most prominent and extraordinary scientists.

• 106 pages
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Marie Curie is included in the optional Chemistry Read-Aloud Book Pack and is designed to appeal to children in grades 5–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the Chemistry science unit.

Have you ever wondered what the earth, planets, and stars are made of? In The Book of Elements, you will be taken on a journey through God’s orderly creation, where elements are clearly defined and behave in predictable ways. We will encounter the periodic table and learn how and why the elements are organized.

• 48 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 10″x7″

The Book of Elements is included in the optional Chemistry Read-Aloud Book Pack and is designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit.

When ten-year-old Alice Ball moved to Hawaii with her family, she had no idea what the future had in store. Her dedication to learning and blessing the lives of others would soon change the world as she instructed students and discovered a cure for leprosy that previously had been unknown. Largely untold for many decades, the true story of this incredible woman is one that should be shared.

• 31 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 7″x10″

The Story of Alice Ball is included in the optional Chemistry Read-Aloud Book Pack and is designed to appeal to children in grades 5–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit.

PDF for self-printing

The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Chemistry science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, vocabulary words, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.

• PDF for self-printing
• 112 pages
• Full-color
• 14 lessons

PDF for self printing

Each student grades 5–8 needs their own copy of the 40-page Chemistry Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

• PDF for self printing
• 40 pages
• Full-color