What do you think?
Rate this book
Help Your Kids with Science
Following the success of "Help Your Kids with Math," "Help Your Kids with Science" is a comprehensive and stress-free approach to science.
With clear graphics, instantly understandable diagrams, and welcoming, jargon-free text -- covering all the important areas of biology, chemistry and physics -- "Help Your Kids with Science" is a great resource for children and adults to learn even the most complex science problems with confidence.
Whether it's working with the Periodic Table, the threes laws of motion, or trying to explain polarity and magnetic fields, "Help Your Kids with Science" is a great resource for parents.
"Help Your Kids with Science" also includes a glossary of key science terms and symbols.
With clear graphics, instantly understandable diagrams, and welcoming, jargon-free text -- covering all the important areas of biology, chemistry and physics -- "Help Your Kids with Science" is a great resource for children and adults to learn even the most complex science problems with confidence.
Whether it's working with the Periodic Table, the threes laws of motion, or trying to explain polarity and magnetic fields, "Help Your Kids with Science" is a great resource for parents.
"Help Your Kids with Science" also includes a glossary of key science terms and symbols.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
13 people are currently reading
165 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
April 15, 2015
Oh. My. Goodness.
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at-a-glance.
Years ago I created a year-long home-school curriculum of weekly units based on the Old Testament "Creation" story to use with my own children. This book would have helped me so much.
Loaded with pictures, diagrams, and explanatory text, this is even better than following internet rabbit trails.
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at-a-glance.
Years ago I created a year-long home-school curriculum of weekly units based on the Old Testament "Creation" story to use with my own children. This book would have helped me so much.
Loaded with pictures, diagrams, and explanatory text, this is even better than following internet rabbit trails.
February 4, 2026
Book: Help Your Kids With Science
Authors: Tom Jackson, Dr. Mike Goldsmith, Dr. Stewart Savard, and Allision Elia
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
I have been using this book as a reference for some time and I finally just decided to read it page for page. It’s a solid guide full of visuals and step-by step guides. It’s not extremely detailed, but it does provide a solid overview of scientific concepts and ideas. It is all presented in a way that is easy to follow and is explained in a way that anyone can understand.
Help Your Kids with Science offers a clear, supportive, and stress free way for families to explore science together. Designed to build confidence, the book breaks down key ideas using simple language, clear graphics, and easy to understand diagrams that make even challenging topics feel manageable. Covering the core areas of biology, chemistry, and physics, the book helps readers tackle subjects such as the Periodic Table, the three laws of motion, polarity, and magnetic fields. Each concept is explained step by step, making it accessible for children while also serving as a helpful refresher for adults. With its welcoming tone and practical explanations, Help Your Kids with Science is an ideal resource for parents who want to support learning at home. A glossary of essential scientific terms and symbols adds extra support, ensuring readers have everything they need to understand and discuss science with confidence.
Help Your Kids with Science proves to be far more than a quick reference guide once you sit down and read it from cover to cover. While it is easy to dip into when you need a reminder or a clear explanation of a specific topic, reading it straight through reveals how thoughtfully the book is organized and how intentionally it builds understanding across scientific disciplines.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its visual design. Diagrams, charts, and illustrations appear on nearly every page, breaking down complex ideas into pieces that feel manageable rather than overwhelming. These visuals are not decorative filler; they actively support comprehension. Concepts that often intimidate learners, such as forces and motion, atomic structure, or chemical reactions, are presented in clear, logical sequences that guide the reader step by step. This approach makes the material approachable for students while also helping adults refresh their own understanding without feeling lost in technical language.
The explanations throughout the book strike a careful balance. Help Your Kids with Science does not aim to be an in-depth textbook, and that is one of its advantages. Instead of drowning the reader in excessive detail, it provides strong overviews of major scientific ideas and vocabulary. This makes the book especially useful for building foundational knowledge. Readers come away with a clear sense of how concepts work, how they connect to one another, and why they matter, even if they are not diving deeply into advanced theory or experimentation.
The accessible language is another standout feature. Scientific terms are introduced gradually and explained in plain, straightforward wording. Nothing feels rushed or overly academic, which makes the book welcoming to a wide range of readers. Students who struggle with science often find traditional textbooks intimidating, but this book removes much of that barrier. The tone feels supportive rather than demanding, encouraging curiosity and confidence instead of anxiety.
In a classroom setting, Help Your Kids with Science works extremely well as a supplemental resource. Teachers could easily use individual pages or sections to reinforce a lesson already taught, especially when students need to see a concept explained in a different way. The visuals and concise explanations make it ideal for small group instruction or review stations. It can also serve as a quick reference during lessons when students need clarification without slowing the pace of the entire class.
For struggling learners, the book is particularly valuable. Its step by step breakdowns and clear visuals help students who need repetition or alternative explanations to truly grasp scientific ideas. Because the information is presented in chunks, students can focus on one concept at a time, which reduces cognitive overload. The glossary of scientific terms further supports these learners by giving them an easy place to check definitions and symbols without leaving the material.
The book is also well suited for quick science lessons or refreshers. Whether used at the start of a unit to introduce key ideas or at the end to review and consolidate learning, it provides just enough information to spark understanding and discussion. This makes it a practical tool not only for teachers but also for substitute lesson plans, tutoring sessions, or short instructional blocks.
Overall, Help Your Kids with Science succeeds as a clear, reliable, and user friendly guide to scientific concepts. While it may not replace a full textbook, it was never meant to. Its strength lies in clarity, accessibility, and thoughtful presentation. As a reference, a classroom supplement, or a support tool for struggling learners, it offers a strong foundation that makes science feel understandable and achievable for anyone willing to open its pages.
Authors: Tom Jackson, Dr. Mike Goldsmith, Dr. Stewart Savard, and Allision Elia
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
I have been using this book as a reference for some time and I finally just decided to read it page for page. It’s a solid guide full of visuals and step-by step guides. It’s not extremely detailed, but it does provide a solid overview of scientific concepts and ideas. It is all presented in a way that is easy to follow and is explained in a way that anyone can understand.
Help Your Kids with Science offers a clear, supportive, and stress free way for families to explore science together. Designed to build confidence, the book breaks down key ideas using simple language, clear graphics, and easy to understand diagrams that make even challenging topics feel manageable. Covering the core areas of biology, chemistry, and physics, the book helps readers tackle subjects such as the Periodic Table, the three laws of motion, polarity, and magnetic fields. Each concept is explained step by step, making it accessible for children while also serving as a helpful refresher for adults. With its welcoming tone and practical explanations, Help Your Kids with Science is an ideal resource for parents who want to support learning at home. A glossary of essential scientific terms and symbols adds extra support, ensuring readers have everything they need to understand and discuss science with confidence.
Help Your Kids with Science proves to be far more than a quick reference guide once you sit down and read it from cover to cover. While it is easy to dip into when you need a reminder or a clear explanation of a specific topic, reading it straight through reveals how thoughtfully the book is organized and how intentionally it builds understanding across scientific disciplines.
One of the book’s greatest strengths is its visual design. Diagrams, charts, and illustrations appear on nearly every page, breaking down complex ideas into pieces that feel manageable rather than overwhelming. These visuals are not decorative filler; they actively support comprehension. Concepts that often intimidate learners, such as forces and motion, atomic structure, or chemical reactions, are presented in clear, logical sequences that guide the reader step by step. This approach makes the material approachable for students while also helping adults refresh their own understanding without feeling lost in technical language.
The explanations throughout the book strike a careful balance. Help Your Kids with Science does not aim to be an in-depth textbook, and that is one of its advantages. Instead of drowning the reader in excessive detail, it provides strong overviews of major scientific ideas and vocabulary. This makes the book especially useful for building foundational knowledge. Readers come away with a clear sense of how concepts work, how they connect to one another, and why they matter, even if they are not diving deeply into advanced theory or experimentation.
The accessible language is another standout feature. Scientific terms are introduced gradually and explained in plain, straightforward wording. Nothing feels rushed or overly academic, which makes the book welcoming to a wide range of readers. Students who struggle with science often find traditional textbooks intimidating, but this book removes much of that barrier. The tone feels supportive rather than demanding, encouraging curiosity and confidence instead of anxiety.
In a classroom setting, Help Your Kids with Science works extremely well as a supplemental resource. Teachers could easily use individual pages or sections to reinforce a lesson already taught, especially when students need to see a concept explained in a different way. The visuals and concise explanations make it ideal for small group instruction or review stations. It can also serve as a quick reference during lessons when students need clarification without slowing the pace of the entire class.
For struggling learners, the book is particularly valuable. Its step by step breakdowns and clear visuals help students who need repetition or alternative explanations to truly grasp scientific ideas. Because the information is presented in chunks, students can focus on one concept at a time, which reduces cognitive overload. The glossary of scientific terms further supports these learners by giving them an easy place to check definitions and symbols without leaving the material.
The book is also well suited for quick science lessons or refreshers. Whether used at the start of a unit to introduce key ideas or at the end to review and consolidate learning, it provides just enough information to spark understanding and discussion. This makes it a practical tool not only for teachers but also for substitute lesson plans, tutoring sessions, or short instructional blocks.
Overall, Help Your Kids with Science succeeds as a clear, reliable, and user friendly guide to scientific concepts. While it may not replace a full textbook, it was never meant to. Its strength lies in clarity, accessibility, and thoughtful presentation. As a reference, a classroom supplement, or a support tool for struggling learners, it offers a strong foundation that makes science feel understandable and achievable for anyone willing to open its pages.
March 14, 2021
This is the book that has made me fall in love with science!
September 19, 2013
Färggranna illustrationer.
Praktiska informationsrutor med relaterade sidhänvisningar. Perfekt!
Jag önskar att jag hade den som referensbok när jag studerade de naturvetenskapliga ämnena på högstadiet och även på gymnasiet. Tydliga förklaringar som kompletterar och förenklar till praktiska vardagsexempel vilket gör det lättillgängligt.
Den här boken vill jag köpa till mitt barn och mina bekanta vars barn går i skolan. =) Sedan vill jag läsa den utifrån eget intresse. Kanske inte från pärm till pärm, men nästintill.
Praktiska informationsrutor med relaterade sidhänvisningar. Perfekt!
Jag önskar att jag hade den som referensbok när jag studerade de naturvetenskapliga ämnena på högstadiet och även på gymnasiet. Tydliga förklaringar som kompletterar och förenklar till praktiska vardagsexempel vilket gör det lättillgängligt.
Den här boken vill jag köpa till mitt barn och mina bekanta vars barn går i skolan. =) Sedan vill jag läsa den utifrån eget intresse. Kanske inte från pärm till pärm, men nästintill.
December 15, 2015
Great book for kids, teens, or adults who need a science primer. Explores the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics. Clean, modern diagrams and illustrations that put some textbooks to shame, reading more like a detailed infographic. Sections are color-coded and cross-referenced. At 255 pages, this is a meaty volume. Younger kids might need help with understanding. It's a lot more than a "kids book" with much of the material in HS and college intro courses.
April 20, 2015
I purchased this book because my son is "gifted"'in Science, so the book was more for me. But I will say, I can now keep up with him!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews