Life Science Textbook, 2nd Edition

Science Shepherd’s Life Science Textbook was written to equip students with foundational life science principles, while remaining true to biblical creation. Part of our homeschool middle school science curriculum.

Developed by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Life Science is a robust yet easy-to-learn homeschool middle school science curriculum. Life Science can also be used as an introductory science course for high school students who have not received a lot of science exposure. The curriculum integrates with optional lab material, available from Science Shepherd. With the supplementary teacher information, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be a science expert.

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• 19 chapter Life Science Textbook written specifically for homeschool.
• Presented in a conversational, straightforward manner free from sidebar discussions.
• Includes study questions at the end of each chapter to help with subject mastery.
• Critically discusses the creation and evolution models of origins.
• High-quality, full-color pictures and graphics.
• Allows for independent study.
• Choice of format: hardcover or digital eBook.

• Middle school grades 6-8 (ages 11-14).
• Introductory high school biology (ages 14+).
• High school biology for a "non-science" student (ages 14+).

• 2nd Edition
• ISBN-13: 9781733412032
• 300+ pages
• Hardcover printed in the USA.
• Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.

eBook format provides a 15-month subscription to the Textbook eBook. Please allow 2 business days for eBook orders to be processed. 15‑month access period begins once order is processed. eBooks are accessed via the RedShelf app and cannot be printed. Find the right version of the app for your device(s) below, or learn more about eBook features and our partnership with EdTech Solutions on our blog.

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• One family, one subscription: one Life Science Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year. See a preview lesson.
• Optional, comprehensive video lessons guide students through the Textbook section-by-section.
• Over 110 video lessons and 21 hours of teaching.
• Each video follows the daily reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
• Includes the Life Science Online Chapter Review Quizzes.
• Taught by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin.
• Choose from lifetime online streaming access that does not expire or a 10-Disc DVD set that is yours to keep.
• Science Shepherd video courses are intended for individual/family use only; please see our co-op information for using our homeschool middle school science in a co-op or classroom.

Science Shepherd for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, a 2019 Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Family Favorite, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our homeschool middle school science will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

Watch a sample lesson video below, or enroll in a free preview of our homeschool middle school science through our student learning portal. The preview includes 3 complete lesson videos, a corresponding section of the Life Science Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.