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Holt Science Spectrum: Physical Science

Product identity

Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Program family
Holt Science Spectrum
Edition
California Edition

Instructional fit

Courses
High-school physical science; grades 9–12
Role explanation
Legacy core physical science textbook retained for documented district use.
Subjects covered
Supported grades
Supported instructional roles

Materials and delivery

Format description
Primarily print student and teacher materials with laboratory, assessment, and legacy digital components.
Included components
Student edition; teacher edition; laboratory activities; worked examples; inquiry and data-analysis tasks; chapter review; assessment; legacy digital resources.
Languages and support
English with vocabulary, reading strategies, visual explanations, worked examples, and teacher support.
Format components

Links and notes

Vendor product URL
Visit publisher product page
Curriculum notes
Formerly titled 'California Science Spectrum: Physical Science' and offered by Holt in the source inventory. HMH states that Holt Science Spectrum: Physical Science has been retired and is no longer available.

Availability

Product availability
Discontinued—no longer available for purchase
Last checked
September 29, 2026

A legacy physical science program covering matter, energy, motion, forces, waves, chemistry, Earth connections, laboratory investigation, problem solving, reading support, and assessment.

Holt Science Spectrum: Physical Science is a legacy secondary program that builds foundations in chemistry and physics through explanatory text, worked examples, laboratory activities, inquiry, data analysis, engineering connections, review, and assessment. California districts documented use of the California configuration for high-school physical science.

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