Microsoft office word 2010 was used to assess the readability. The researchers subjected the instrument to content validation by three experts, with internal consistency reliability estimate of 0.92. The readability of the textbook was determined using Flesch-Kincaid Readability Formula. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw eleven (11) recommended Basic Science textbooks each from JSS1, JSS 2 and JSS 3. The sample size of this study comprised of 33 recommended Basic Science textbook. The population consisted of all the 60 recommended Basic Science that were approved for teaching of Basic Science in Junior Secondary Schools in Enugu state, Nigeria. Methodology: An evaluation research design was adopted for this study. Purpose: The study aimed at analyzing the adequacy in the readability level of the recommended Basic Science textbooks in use junior secondary schools Enugu State, Nigeria. Basic Science textbook authors should review the language structure and terminologies to enhance the readability of Basic Science textbooks. Introduction: Textbooks are essential component of the educational system that were heavily utilized by teachers and learners.
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