First Textbook in the "Exploring Creation" series from Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc
. Designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences. Great as a primary science book or supplemental reference guide. The course covers topics like the history of science, scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Therefore, its scope is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items.
Recommended for grade 7. Full color pictures and illustrations. Answer key to "Narrative Questions" in the back of the book. This text is the 2nd Edition, 2008 copyright. First Printing 2007. 8.75 x 11.25 inches. Hard cover. 491 pp.
Set includes 2 components: the Textbook, and the Solutions and Tests Manual.
Also, check out the supplemental Multimedia Companion CD, Student Notebook, and Deluxe Lab Kit for this book.
It should be noted that this is a Protestant book and reflects a Protestant world view. Some statements in the book do not agree with Catholic teaching.