Best Science Workbook for 4th Grade (2026): 5 Picks Compared

A fourth grader staring down a science unit needs practice that matches the grade, not busywork. The best science workbook for 4th grade pairs grade-level science topics with an answer key and a reading age that fits. We compared five workbooks by grade fit, contents, value and listed reading age.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Daily Science 4 by Evan-Moor	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Skill Sharpeners 4 by Evan-Moor	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Spectrum Science Grade 4 by Spectrum	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
4	4th Grade Science by ArgoPrep	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	180 Days SS by Tomlinson	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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Daily Science 4 by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Grade 4 science with 150 activities over 30 weeks, for homeschool and classroom use.

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Pros

• 150 activities over 30 weeks
• Answer key and teaching edition included
• Reproducible pages for home or class

Cons

• 2009 edition is the oldest here
• Teaching edition leans to classroom use
• 192 pages, fewer than the 216-page 180 Days

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Skill Sharpeners 4 by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Full-color grade 4 science with activities and simple experiments, for home and class.

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Pros

• Full-color pages with photos and illustrations
• Answer key and teaching guide included
• Experiments use materials found at home

Cons

• 144 pages in spec table vs 148 print length
• 2015 edition predates the 2020 ArgoPrep
• No stated week count like the others

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Spectrum Science Grade 4 by Spectrum

Spectrum·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 144-page grade 4 science workbook with an answer key, for ages 9 to 10.

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Pros

• Answer key stated
• Stated 144 pages
• Covers space, life and earth science

Cons

• 2014 publication date
• Reading age marked as from customers
• Grade 4 and up only

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4th Grade Science by ArgoPrep

ArgoPrep·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

4th grade science with 20 weeks of activities and video explanations, for homeschool.

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Pros

• 20 weeks with video explanations included
• Aligned to state standards and NGSS
• 5E model with inquiry-based activities

Cons

• Title claims 200+ pages, spec table says 180
• Spec table lists Ages 5-6 for a 4th grade book
• No answer key stated

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180 Days SS by Tomlinson

Marla Tomlinson·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Daily social studies for 4th grade (not science), for fans of the 180 Days format.

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Pros

• 216 pages, a page of practice per school day
• Answer key included
• Covers history, economics, civics, geography

Cons

• Social studies, not science
• Reading age 8-12 is broader than grade 4
• 2018 edition predates the 2020 ArgoPrep

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More picks to compare

• Exploring Science by Ghazi36 weeks of daily science for grades 4-5, 356 pages.Check on Amazon
• 3rd-4th Grade Science by DigiDiscoverEarth science activities for ages 7-10, 150 pages.Check on Amazon
• Top Student Grade 4 by Evan-MoorAll-subject workbook with science and STEM, 352 pages.Check on Amazon
• 4th Grade All-Subject by ElevateScholarAll-subject practice with science, 142 pages.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 23 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or grade level, which all five state. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best science workbook for 4th grade

Match the grade level, not just the subject

All five list grade 4 or a 4th-grade reading age, but the 180 Days book is social studies, not science. The two Evan-Moor books list grade 4 and up, ages 9 to 10. For more practice, see our homeschool curriculum lists.

Check what is inside

Page counts run 148 to 216 pages where stated. Daily Science lists 150 activities over 30 weeks; ArgoPrep lists 20 weeks with videos. Spectrum states no page count. For math practice, see our math workbooks lists.

Look for the answer key

Daily Science and Skill Sharpeners list an answer key, which matters for homeschool grading. ArgoPrep lists video explanations instead.

Before you buy

• Check for an answer key; Daily Science and Skill Sharpeners include one.
• Confirm the reading age; ArgoPrep’s spec table lists Ages 5-6 years against its 4th-grade title.
• Note the edition year; Daily Science lists 2009 while Skill Sharpeners lists 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workbook has the most practice?

The Daily Science lists 150 activities over 30 weeks. ArgoPrep lists 20 weeks with video explanations.

What age are these for?

The Evan-Moor books list 9 to 10 years and grade 4 and up. ArgoPrep’s spec table lists Ages 5-6 years, conflicting with its title.

Do they include answer keys?

The Daily Science, Skill Sharpeners and 180 Days listings all state an answer key is included.

Still deciding? Our top pickDaily Science 4 by Evan-Moor

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