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Ok,MacBeth, if you don't mind, I'm back with a question. I noticed you recommend Real Science for Kids - Chemistry on your website. My 10 yo science fan is really into all things chemical, really all things science and has already read for the fun of it - Cambridge Physical science (I'm sure he couldn't do the math with it, but he must be getting something from it  or he wouldn't pick it up to read. Is this a really, really good text for him and is the physics one like it? I didn't see that one recommended but noticed it there.
Anyways, my highschooler is bogging through Biology, but much more quickly now. I think she liked your stuff better and it helped her understand Biology more, but she didn't know what to do with it. My normally independent learner wanted more hand holding in science so we are using the Kolbe text as a guide and then your books to find vocabulary, etc. and some sort of testing to verify that there is some retention here. It isn't perfect, but based on no previous background, it is working the best of anything so far. Next year, she will be going backwards a bit and doing Kolbe (Prentice Hall) Physical Science. I don't think she's ready to jump into Chemistry - but I'm thinking she might appreciate having something like these Chemistry and Physics books around to "get it" while using a "high school" text.
It would be great to be able to let my 10 yo run with these Real Science books while they would then be available for reference to the rest of us who are science handicapped. Is there anything else I should have around for reading/inspiration? Is the physics book as good as the Chemistry one? Am I headed in the right direction?
The other major interest in our house is botany - well planting and working with plants, though nothing survives as we have no sun. My 10 yo tried to use aluminum foil to get more sunlight but it didn't work real well - blocked water besides not being enough sun. Is there anything fun to plant that doesn't require much sun at all. I think my son calculated that most areas in our yard get about 2 hours, some get maybe 7 hours.
I ordered a lot from your website in the easier reading department (basically trying to order it all  ) and they are great books, but what do I do with my middle schoolers, esp. this 10 yo who has already read everything I have in my house (from easy books to high school textbooks) - and this is the child that normally doesn't read a thing? I am absolutely no help to the children.
Anyways, I am open to any ideas and suggestions from any of the more science skilled folks here.
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This program looks great. I'm considering it for my 5th grader and also looking at the pre-Level 1 for my younger set.
I saw at this site that you can order the manual and lab workbooks on CD. I don't know if that appeals to you, Janet, but thought I'd pass it along.
I would LOVE to hear from anyone who has used it. 
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I am NOT a science expert, but here's our experience with Real Science 4 Kids:
A friend recommended it to me after she (successfully)used Chemistry, Biology, and Physics with her daughter. So at the end of the school year we started Chemistry. Not finished with it yet, but really liking it and the results--chemistry isn't just staying with "school" but finding its way into "life."
I didn't realize the set came with a vocabulary workbook that takes a Latin or Greek root from the science study (like atom) and explores meanings and derivatives. Liking that, too!
The "lab" work, thus far, is very doable, using materials that are easily obtainable.
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Thanks for the review, Celeste!
I've already bought Apologia's Flying Creatures, but I think Real Science would be a great fit for us. I think we can do both.  Nothing like a little overplanning in the summer to really set me up!
ETAsk a question: Celeste did you purchase the experiment kit or were the materials easy to come by?
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Ok, now I'm really confused. I just ordered whatever MacBeth's link linked to for the chemistry book and ordered one book for the Physics. Are there other books you are supposed to get with it? Some of the vocab stuff sounds quite interesting. Glad to hear folks are liking these, especially since I just ordered them.
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I think that the three texts Chemistry, Biology and Physics are used in one year. There are lab manuals for each and a combined teacher's manual. Celested mentioned Connects to Language which does look really interesting.
Of course, you can buy each of the three "modules" seperately, which is always a good idea when you're "testing" a product. I tend to dive in...and often drown!
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Have any of you used the biology module? I want to put together a biology/life science focus for next year and am trying to find a spine or two. My dds are 9 and 11. Any suggestions?
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There was this thread from earlier in the spring which provides a little more info on the books.
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I don't think I've ever changed the "search in" option to "topic subject."
Thanks for teaching me something new, Mary!
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There is also a yahoo group and a blog by the author.
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I have two boys, 7 & 9.
Do you think this prog. would be too much for them?
Would it be better to wait a year or 2 and use something else.
Am I right in assuming that each branch of science has several books for different ages? 
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I think I just answered my own questions by doing a bit of research!
I have a few other questions, but I'll try to answer them myself!
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