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Discover scientific inquiry of the last 4000 years with Sonlight's History of Science program
Pythagoras proved his famous theorem using a stick in the sand. No mathematical digits—they wouldn't be invented for over a thousand years.
A couple hundred years before Christ, Eratosthenes accurately calculated the size of the world using the angle of sunlight in a well on the summer solstice.
Newton compared the trajectory of an apple, a small terrestrial object, with the moon, a heavenly body, and wondered if maybe they were both subjected to the same force. Genius.
Einstein imagined spaceships traveling at near light-speed, and changed the way we view the world.
Explore the curiosity, egos, quirks, and flashes of brilliance from 4000 years of people seeking answers to how the world works. As your students read the stories of how scientists discovered scientific and mathematical laws, they acquire a deeper understanding of scientific concepts in physics, astronomy, and chemistry.
Clear, concise, elegant descriptions, and gorgeous illustrations make this lavish feast for the mind attractive and understandable.
Different books come from three perspectives: secular humanist evolution, creationist, and a surprising, scientific inquiry into evolution (not Darwinism) that demonstrates God's greatness. No other homeschool provider offers a similar program.
Your students will learn scientific thought to the present, including different perspectives so they will know the questions, and engage with a curious mind. With Sonlight J, your students will be prepared for further study, equipped with both humility and enthusiasm.
Although no school district requires "History of Science" as a subject, this program can be used as a World History course, and if you can fit this program in, your life will be richer for it.
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Take up to one year to use your curriculum. If you don’t love it, return it! Complete details here.
Discover scientific inquiry of the last 4000 years with Sonlight's History of Science program
Pythagoras proved his famous theorem using a stick in the sand. No mathematical digits—they wouldn't be invented for over a thousand years.
A couple hundred years before Christ, Eratosthenes accurately calculated the size of the world using the angle of sunlight in a well on the summer solstice.
Newton compared the trajectory of an apple, a small terrestrial object, with the moon, a heavenly body, and wondered if maybe they were both subjected to the same force. Genius.
Einstein imagined spaceships traveling at near light-speed, and changed the way we view the world.
Explore the curiosity, egos, quirks, and flashes of brilliance from 4000 years of people seeking answers to how the world works. As your students read the stories of how scientists discovered scientific and mathematical laws, they acquire a deeper understanding of scientific concepts in physics, astronomy, and chemistry.
Clear, concise, elegant descriptions, and gorgeous illustrations make this lavish feast for the mind attractive and understandable.
Different books come from three perspectives: secular humanist evolution, creationist, and a surprising, scientific inquiry into evolution (not Darwinism) that demonstrates God's greatness. No other homeschool provider offers a similar program.
Your students will learn scientific thought to the present, including different perspectives so they will know the questions, and engage with a curious mind. With Sonlight J, your students will be prepared for further study, equipped with both humility and enthusiasm.
Although no school district requires "History of Science" as a subject, this program can be used as a World History course, and if you can fit this program in, your life will be richer for it.
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The Mystery of the Periodic TableScientists looked at our diverse world and somehow figured out how to first isolate the elements, and then organize them into the clear chart that we have today. Such a stunning accomplishment . . . and...Retail: $15.95![]()
Ida Scudder: Healing Bodies, Touching HeartsAmazing story of a woman who grew up in India and couldn't wait to leave. In one night, three men came to ask her to help their laboring wives. All three refused her father's help (he was a doctor), preferring...Retail: $11.99![]()
The Story of Science: Aristotle Leads the WayA gorgeous, lavish book by a master storyteller who obviously loves her subject. Joy Hakim tells the story of scientific thought during ancient Greece and in the years following, focusing on the biographies...Retail: $24.99![]()
The Story of Science: Newton at the CenterPicking up the story, learn about the advances in science from Newton up to the late 1800s, told mostly through fascinating short biographies of these men of science. Learn about Tycho Brahe's metal nose!...Retail: $27.95![]()
The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New DimensionNot sure you're ready for quantum and theoretical physics? You have just needed a better teacher. Hakim does an outstanding job explaining challenging concepts, and you'll understand more than you would...Retail: $27.95![]()
String, Straight-Edge, and ShadowAn excellent, interesting story of the earliest scientists, from unnamed Egyptians through Euclid, and their ability to figure out basic math using only the three items in the title. How Pythagoras proved...Retail: $16.95![]()
The Clockwork UniverseThe Royal Society—basically, the world's oldest science club—changed the way we think of the world. Scientific enquiry is open to all, and it's collaborative. A marvelously entertaining look at many...Retail: $18.99![]()
LongitudeHow easy to take for granted the grid lines on every map and globe. Yet the entire Age of Exploration took place without accurate measurements. Once sailors lost sight of land, they were truly adrift....Retail: $17.00![]()
Bomb: The Race to BuildNewbery Honor. Moving from detective story to thrilling real-life spy story, Bomb tells about the race to build the world's most dangerous weapon. Marvelous retelling of the spy network and sabotage teams,...Retail: $22.99![]()
Stuff MattersEngaging, delightful account of ten everyday materials that deserve a second look. How does opaque sand become transparent glass? Can you describe the experience of eating chocolate? How long does it...Retail: $16.99![]()
Archimedes and the Door of ScienceA delightful biography of Archimedes, the Greek mathematician who made a number of wonderful discoveriesâ€â€_x009d_or proved their practical application. Once he solved a challenging problem...Retail: $14.95![]()
Censored ScienceMalone offers a wide variety of articles about things that are not explained by the theory of evolution. Whatever your current beliefs about the origins of life and the age of the earth, you will find...Retail: $19.95![]()
Evolution 2.0Faced with his missionary brother's move toward atheism, the author had to figure out what he really believed about the origin of the earth. He asks, "Which is harder: 1. Designing a zebra? or 2. Designing...Retail: $16.95![]()
Interpreting Genesis 1 with IntegrityA thoughtful rebuttal to a fascinating section of Perry Marshall's book Evolution 2.0. An interesting read!Retail: $4.00![]()
Timeline Figures J76 Timeline Figures on pre-gummed heavy card stock. Just cut them out, color, and stick in your Timeline Book. Sonlight's Timeline Book, paired with program-specific Timeline Figures, makes creating your...Retail: $14.00
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