Real Science-4-Kids Book 7 builds on the foundational understanding of chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy in Books 5 and 6. The concepts at this level spiral back to the concepts in Book 3 only on a more in-depth level and also require some understanding of molecular theory. This would be a good general science course for 7th or 8th graders or possibly early high school students. Some topics covered include:
- Introduction – How we use science in our daily lives
- Chemistry – Mixtures, solutions, evaporation and distillation, organic chemistry and classes of organic molecules, polymers and biological polymers
- Biology – Classification of plants, nonvascular plants, vascular plants, photosynthesis, structure of plants, plant reproduction
- Physics – chemical energy, electrostatics, electrodynamics, magnetism, mathematical equation examples with solutions relating to physics
- Geology – Hydrosphere, the biosphere, earth’s magnetic field, Earth operating as a system
- Astronomy – Galaxies, Milky Way Galaxy, measuring distance to stars, other galaxies, how to classify an elliptical galaxy (with answers), exploding stars
- Conclusion – summary of how we use science and share knowledge including scientific research
The text is presented in an organized and understandable format with engaging illustrations so students can better comprehend complex science topics. A summary is included at the end of each chapter. Hardcover, 417 pgs. ~ Gina