My daughter loves the science series by Basher--the chemistry one is Periodic Table: Elements with Style! There are also biology, physics and astronomy volumes, and a new one just came out on geology. They're heavy on humour, so a very science-oriented kid might find them simplistic. Link is http://www.amazon.com/Basher-Period...p;s=books&qid=1266107006&sr=1-1.