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History of Science Through Literature

History of Science Study GuideCathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks logoA read-aloud literature approach to this best selling study of science! One of Beautiful Feet's most popular guides, History of Science Through Literature uses biographies to tell the life stories of famous scientists like Archimedes, Galileo, and Newton and includes hands-on experiments designed to prove the scientist's theories. An enriching way to introduce biology, chemistry, and physics. For ages 8 to 12 this one year study will cover basic science principles and the history of the scientific study. The daily lesson plan is enriched with supplemental reading and many activities. See History of Science Time Line.

History of Science Through Literature was chosen by Cathy Duffy as on of her "100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum" in the history/social studies category.

History of Science Through Literature Guide

History of Science Through Literature

Rebecca Berg

You will need the following books in addition to A History of Science Through Literature. The books that are more difficult to find in the library are marked with an asterisk. *

We do not carry the following items that are called for in this guide:

  • Ben Franklin's Adventures with Electricity (Out of Print at this time)
  • The Picture History of Great Inventors *
  • Science Experiment Pamphlet
  • Composition Notebook (you can find a similar book at Wal*Mart or Staples)

0012100226

$12.95

Albert Einstein, Young Thinker

By Marie Hammontree

Albert Einstein, Young Thinker is a book in the Childhood of Famous Americans series.

0020418604

$5.99

Along Came Galileo

By Jeanne Bendick

1893103013

$9.95

Archimedes and the Door of Science

By Jeanne Bendick

1883937124

List $13.95

Sale $12.95

Explorabook

By John Cassidy

Explorabook is an excellent accompaniment to the History of Science through Literature. There are more than fifty science activities with the props you need to perform most of them.

9781878257147

List $21.95

Marie Curie's Search for Radium

By Beverley Birch

Marie Curie's Search for RadiumMarie Curie's Search for Radium tells the true story of the woman who "proved the existence of radium and opened the gateway to the nuclear age in which we live."

0812097912

$5.95

Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes

By Beverley Birch

Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes chronicles the true story of Louis Pasteur, a man who helped save millions of lives.

0812097939

$5.95

Scientists Card Deck

Similar to the authors card game, this one plays with scientists. Learn about scientific discoveries and 13 scientists that have altered the world. Complete with instructions and suitable to use for other card games.

9781572814516

$6.00

The Story of Thomas Alva Edison

By Margaret Cousins

A Landmark Book, the Story of Thomas Alva Edison tells the "lively story of the genius who forever changed life in the twentieth century--and beyond."

0394848837

$5.99

History of Science Timeline

Beautiful Feet Books

From the earliest ancient scientists such as Pythagoras, Eratosthenes and Archimedes to the modern Einstein, these 21 major figures and events will bring the history of science alive for your student. The History of Science Timeline is used with the History of Science Through Literature study guide.

0012100153

$9.95

Two Student Pack for History of Science Timeline

Beautiful Feet Books

Two-Student Timeline Packs include two of the timelines for use with with the History of Science Through Literature study guide.

SCI2TL

$14.95

Books About Famous Scientists

Here are some additional books about famous scientists and inventors that will supplement your study of the history of science.

Mystery of the Periodic Table

By Benjamin D. Wicker

A journey through the ages as the elements of the periodic table are discovered.

188393771X

List $14.95

Sale $13.49

Galen and the Gateway to Medicine

Jeanne Bendick

Rome

1883937752

List $13.99

Sale $12.49

Johannes Kepler (Scientist)

Sower Series

091513411X

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

Louis Pasteur (Scientist)

Sower Series

0880621591

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

Ocean of Truth

By Joyce McPherson

The Ocean of Truth is about Sir Isaac Newton.

1882514505

$8.95

A Piece of the Mountain

McPherson

The life of Blaise Pascal is the subject of A Piece of the Mountain

1882514173

$8.95

Robert Boyle

Sower Series

Scientist

0880621559

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

Samuel F. B. Morse

Sower Series

0880621370

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

Wright Brothers

Landmark Books

0394847008

$5.99

The Wright Brothers Inventors

Sower Series

0880621419

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

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