I have taught Science for many years, especially Chemistry. The best textbook was Chemistry Experimental Foundations. This text uses the Socratic method for its instruction and includes provocative headings, such as 'Why We Believe in Atoms'. These textbooks are usually cheap to buy--even the teacher's guide! This teacher's guide is complete: notes, answer keys, quizzes, and labs, all in one guide. The basics in Chemistry haven't changed. Just a warning--this textbook is challenging both for the student and the instructor.
Another solid textbook is the fifth edition of Introductory Chemistry. Get a copy of an instructor's edition. Zumdahl believes in problem sets, hundreds of problem sets. These older editions are well edited. Rarely are there errors. So, you won't waste 45 minutes pulling out your hair trying to understand what you did incorrectly only to Google it an learn the error is in the textbook! Cheaper, harder, and better edited. A trifecta!
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