Life Science Textbook, 1st Edition

The updated 2nd Edition Life Science Textbook is now available.

Our 1st Edition Life Science homeschool textbook was written to equip students with foundational life science principles, while remaining true to biblical creation.

Developed by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd's Life Science homeschool curriculum, now in its 2nd Edition, is a robust yet easy-to-learn life science-based program for middle school / junior high. 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 videos, workbook, and lab/activity book.

Save up to 10% with the updated Life Science 2nd Edition 3-Book Set!

• Reviews cells, DNA, classification, human anatomy & physiology, and more.
• Includes study questions at the end of each chapter to help with subject mastery.
• Allows for independent study.
• Discusses the creation and evolution models of origins.
• High-quality, full-color pictures and graphics.

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

• 1st Edition
• ISBN-13: 9780982856833
• 290+ pages
• Hardcover printed in the USA.

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 Life Science homeschool resources will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

• One family, one subscription: one Life Science Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year.
• 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.

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