{"id":979,"date":"2021-08-17T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T12:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?p=979"},"modified":"2021-10-14T07:10:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T07:10:38","slug":"living-books-science-curriculum-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/blog\/book-recommendations\/living-books-science-curriculum-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Living Books Science Curriculum 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s time to start science!\u201d and groans from your students meet your enthusiasm. Sound familiar? Science is an essential subject for homeschoolers, but hefty textbooks can make it hard to get students engaged. Science doesn\u2019t have to be a struggle! A living books science curriculum can renew your student\u2019s interest in learning and take a lot of stress off you. Who knows, science might just become their favourite subject!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. What Is a Living Book?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cliving book\u201d comes from Charlotte Mason, the founder of the Charlotte Mason learning method. A living book is one that makes a subject come alive!&nbsp; Living books are active and full of bright pictures, charts, well-written prose, and inspiration. They assume the student is capable of great thinking, and you\u2019ll find that the writing is written on a level that stretches young minds. Living books are a great way to introduce your student to new concepts and ensure they stick!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. What Are Some Examples of Living Science Books?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of living books out there, but you have to be willing to look for them! LightSail has done the work for you by creating a comprehensive library full of books that Miss Mason would wholeheartedly endorse. Here are a few of the best science books for homeschooling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/animal-structure-and-classification-9780716629610\/\"><em>Animal Structure and Classification<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>by World Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who enjoy cartoons\u00a0 will appreciate being able to learn science in the form of a graphic novel. This book goes into great detail about the body structure of animals and classification. It even includes a glossary! <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/encyclopedia\/\">World Book<\/a> is a trusted resource in all things reference, and parents will appreciate how much information is packed into this book.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/animal-structure-and-classification-9780716629610\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Animal-Structure-and-Classification-767x1024.png\" alt=\"Animal Structure and Classification\" class=\"wp-image-980\" width=\"165\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Animal-Structure-and-Classification-767x1024.png 767w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Animal-Structure-and-Classification-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Animal-Structure-and-Classification-768x1026.png 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Animal-Structure-and-Classification.png 1014w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/your-respiratory-system-9781541505728\/\"><em>Your Respiratory System<\/em><\/a> by Judith Jango-Cohen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This brilliant book is one of the best living books about anatomy. Students will learn why we need to breathe and how each part of the respiratory system works. The author knows how to present a complex topic in a simple, straightforward way. When you open the pages of this book, you\u2019ll find bright photos, boxes full of fun facts, and great discussion points. This book will be a hit with students and parents alike!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/your-respiratory-system-9781541505728\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Your-Respiratory-System.jpeg\" alt=\"Your Respiratory System\" class=\"wp-image-981\" width=\"162\" height=\"207\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/einstein-s-theories-of-relativity-and-gravitation-a-selection-of-material-from-the-essays-submitted-in-the-competition-for-the-eugene-higgins-prize-of-$5-000-GB00000063372\/\"><em>Einstein\u2019s Theory of Relativity and Gravitation<\/em><\/a> by James Malcolm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This book is one of the most exciting living books about physics. Many homeschool parents have a hard time finding this scarce book of essays, but LightSail has a permanent place for it in their library! Your high-school students will love learning about Einstein\u2019s little-known thoughts and seeing the various photos that accompany them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/einstein-s-theories-of-relativity-and-gravitation-a-selection-of-material-from-the-essays-submitted-in-the-competition-for-the-eugene-higgins-prize-of-$5-000-GB00000063372\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Einsteins-Theory-of-Relativity-and-Gravitation.jpg\" alt=\"Einstein\u2019s Theory of Relativity and Gravitation\" class=\"wp-image-982\" width=\"161\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Einsteins-Theory-of-Relativity-and-Gravitation.jpg 333w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Einsteins-Theory-of-Relativity-and-Gravitation-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many homeschool parents are balancing working from home and teaching. Or they\u2019re teaching multiple ages! If this is you, you know that time is precious. LightSail can simplify your life by keeping all your materials in one place. A Premium subscription contains over 12,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/libraries\/\">books<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/libraries\/audio-books\/\">audiobooks<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/libraries\/video\/?tag=ted\">TED Talks<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/libraries\/\">more<\/a> to make learning fun!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"sign up for homeschool literacy program\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIt\u2019s time to start science!\u201d and groans from your students meet your enthusiasm. 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