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Homeschool Science with The Story of Science Series by Joy Hakim

We are a family of readers and science lovers. The Story of Science series from Joy Hakim is colorful, interesting, and fits in with a chronological study of science perfectly. What a gift to find a series of science books that my boys could read, digest, and share with others!

Like studying a great history book, The Story of Science weaves all the people, ideas, and achievements into one chronological history. Thus making you able to see how one person influenced the next and how it all fits together. A review from The Curriculum Choice

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There are three books in the Story of Science series:

In the three-book The Story of Science series, master storyteller Joy Hakim narrates the evolution of scientific thought from ancient times to the present. With lively, character-driven narrative, Hakim spotlights the achievements of some of the world’s greatest scientists and encourages a similar spirit of inquiry in readers. The books include hundreds of color photographs, charts, maps, and diagrams; informative sidebars; suggestions for further reading; and excerpts from the writings of great scientists.

Story of Science Review on Curriculum Choice
  • The Story of Science – Aristotle Leads the Way (Perfect fit for a study of ancient times.)
  • The Story of Science – Newton at the Center (1700th and 18th centuries)
  • The Story of Science – Einstein Adds a New Dimension (Late 1800’s to modern times)
Like studying a great history book, The Story of Science weaves all the people, ideas, and achievements into one chronological history. We are a family of readers and science lovers. The Story of Science series from Joy Hakim is colorful, interesting, and fits in with a chronological study of science perfectly.

There are also Classroom Companions for these books, which include editions for both teachers and students, and follow Hakim’s text chapter by chapter.

They provide teaching tips, lists of key vocabulary words, activities, writing prompts, additional online and print resources, and more.

Our Thoughts on The Story of Science

This series has all the elements of a good engaging story-conflict, intrigue, adventure, as well as heroes and villains. The story of science comes alive as you read about the people who struggled to learn and apply their knowledge in a world that was not always receptive. Each page has something to catch your attention whether it is a piece of art, a map, a timeline, or a supplemental box that takes you a little further with the information being presented.

Like studying a great history book, The Story of Science weaves all the people, ideas, and achievements into one chronological history. We are able to see how one person influenced the next and how it all fits together. For my science loving boys, these books were refreshing and fascinating.

Like studying a great history book, The Story of Science weaves all the people, ideas, and achievements into one chronological history. We are a family of readers and science lovers. The Story of Science series from Joy Hakim is colorful, interesting, and fits in with a chronological study of science perfectly.

I assigned a few pages a week along with their regular science study. They would write a brief summary and narrate the information back to me during our weekly meetings.

I now keep these in our living room bookcase and many times a visitor will pull one down and skim through the pages. One adult friend asked to borrow one of them to read more thoroughly at home. They really are books that will be read and enjoyed by the whole family.

Big thumbs up for The Story of Science series from our homeschooling family!

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~ Originally published July 2013, written by Barb-Harmony Art Mom

Barb (48 Posts)

Barb McCoy- Harmony Art Mom writes about homeschooling their teens on her blog Harmony Art Mom. and taking family outdoor adventures on her other blog, Handbook of Nature Study. She is the author and host for the Outdoor Hour Challenge and a series of ebooks helping families get started with simple nature study. Barb also founded Harmony Fine Arts which helps homeschoolers with their art and music appreciation.

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Filed Under: High School, Living books, Middle School, Science Tagged With: Classical, High School, middle school, Science, updated by Heidi C, Written by Barb

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  1. Tanya says

    July 26, 2013 at 8:04 am

    thank you for sharing…as we have been so busy this past 3 months with moving and moving and getting ready to move again. I am so comforted in all the help of the bloggers.

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  2. Kim says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Barb how did the books deal with creation vs evolution? Did you find any problems communicating this with your kids?

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  3. Barb says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    This series of books is definitely secular in nature. But, there is no direct mention of evolution that I can remember. They are really a narrative story of science.

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