Physical Science Books

Explore 19 curated physical science books for homeschoolers and educators. Each resource has been reviewed for quality before being listed.

The Physical Sciences include all disciplines of science that govern our physical world. Find resources here for learning physics, chemistry, astronomy, Earth sciences, mathematics, meteorology, and related subjects. Once you find a topic, you can choose a format that best suits your budget and learning preferences - apps, online classes, videos, games, books, printable worksheets, and more.

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

201 safe, low-cost, hands-on science experiments across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy using common household materials—a long-running homeschool favorite for elementary and middle school.

DK Knowledge Encyclopedia Science!

A visually stunning DK reference covering matter, forces, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, and space—an ideal hardcover spine or companion for homeschool science across the elementary and middle years.

Usborne 100 Science Experiments

100 simple, hands-on science experiments—crystals, circuits, balloon rockets, kaleidoscopes and more—with clear illustrated steps and explanations. A low-prep, household-materials activity book for elementary homeschoolers.

Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook

The Brain Quest team's wildly popular middle-school science study guide—notes, doodles, mnemonics, and quizzes covering the periodic table, forces, energy, space, earth science, and biology. A great homeschool supplement or review tool.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 5

Fifth-grade daily science workbook with weekly units on life, earth, and physical science featuring hands-on experiments and critical thinking exercises.

DK Smithsonian: The Science Book — Big Ideas Simply Explained

Comprehensive illustrated science reference covering key discoveries and concepts across physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science from ancient times to today.

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The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

Comprehensive home chemistry lab manual with 170+ real experiments covering college-prep topics from basic techniques to advanced analytical chemistry.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 1

Daily science workbook for 1st graders with 30 weekly units covering life, earth, and physical science through reading passages and hands-on experiments.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 2

Daily science workbook for 2nd graders with 30 weekly units on life cycles, habitats, matter, and simple machines with hands-on experiments.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 3

Year-long daily science workbook for 3rd graders with 30 weekly units on adaptations, fossils, matter, force, and the solar system.

Spectrum Science, Grade 4

Comprehensive 4th-grade science workbook covering ecosystems, water cycle, light, sound, and simple machines with standards-aligned activities.

Spectrum Science, Grade 3

Standards-aligned science workbook for 3rd graders covering life, earth, and physical science with reading passages and hands-on activities.

Spectrum Science, Grade 6

Middle school bridge science workbook for 6th graders covering genetics, plate tectonics, astronomy, and chemical reactions.

Spectrum Science, Grade 5

Advanced elementary science workbook for 5th graders covering cells, weather, matter, and energy with standards-aligned reading passages.

Standard Physical Science Curriculum

Homeschool science curriculum. All materials included. Hands-on projects and experiments. Interactive CD with engaging lessons and step-by-step pictorial directions make learning fun and successful....

Physical Science

Physical Science introduces students to the study of matter and energy. It, therefore, includes topics from both Physics (such as acceleration, light, and electrical current) and Chemistry (such as states of matter, chemical reactions, and nuclear de...

Elementary Physical Science Curriculum

Homeschool science curriculum. All materials included. Hands-on projects and experiments. Interactive CD with engaging lessons and step-by-step pictorial directions make learning fun and successful....

Advanced Physical Science Curriculum

Homeschool science curriculum. All materials included. Hands-on projects and experiments. Interactive CD with engaging lessons and step-by-step pictorial directions make learning fun and successful....

Nasco Physical Science Lab Kit

Complete lab kit for high school-level Physical Sciences.