Halcyon Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 We'll be doing Chemistry and Astronomy next year with my 3rd grader. For Chem, we'll be using McHenry's The Elements, but wondering what you all recommend for Astronomy. We're looking for something secular. DS will also be working his way through Carson Dellosa's Complete Book of Science for 3-4th grade, sort of as an "extra" science book (he likes projects and workbooks) and I was wondering if perhaps their Complete Book of Astronomy has been used by anyone on this board? We'll be using tons of living books on planets, galaxies, etc, but I would love to have a "spine" workbook of some sort. Thanks if anyone has opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Science Explorer (Prentice Hall) has an astronomy book. We will be using it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks-is it a workbook? I am going to google it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What about Reader's Digest How the Universe Works? I have used that in the past and my kids learned a lot and seemed to enjoy it. The experiments were a little involved, but we used Young Scientist Club kits instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 What about Reader's Digest How the Universe Works? I have used that in the past and my kids learned a lot and seemed to enjoy it. The experiments were a little involved, but we used Young Scientist Club kits instead. Is that the series recommended in the WTM for logic stage? I thought it was, but she doesn't call it "Reader's Digest" in the book. If so, the books are absolutely fantastic. A bit much for 3rd grade but awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yes, it's the same series. I have used several of them, some of them with my oldest kids before I had even read TWTM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Thanks-is it a workbook? I am going to google it. It's a textbook. There is a workbook that goes with it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny_P Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Science Explorer (Prentice Hall) has an astronomy book. We will be using it next year. That's what we will be using. The text, not the workbook that is, for my 2nd and 3rd graders. Since it is for middle grades, some of the science is a bit higher than I think my kids will understand, so I will be supplementing. BUT, there are many simple activities to go with the chapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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