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McKay’s A History of Western Society for the AP Course
by Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks Clare Haru Crowston Joe Perry John P. McKayNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Practice of Statistics for the AP® Exam
by Daren Starnes Josh Tabor Ann Heath Donald Gecewicz Lumina DatamaticsNIMAC-sourced textbook
Statistics and Probability with Applications
by Daren Starnes Josh Tabor Luke WilcoxStatistics and Probability with Applications, Third Edition is the only introductory statistics text written by high school teachers for high school teachers and students. Daren Starnes, Josh Tabor, and the extended team of contributors bring their in-depth understanding of statistics and the challenges faced by high school students and teachers to development of the text and its accompanying suite of print and interactive resources for learning and instruction.
Strive for a 5: Preparing For The Ap® U. S. History Exam
by Warren Hierl Louisa Bond Moffitt Nancy SchickNIMAC-sourced textbook
Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior
by Charles T. Blair-Broeker Randal M. ErnstNIMAC-sourced textbook
Myers’ Psychology for the AP® Course
by David G. Myers Elizabeth Yost Hammer C. Nathan DeWallNIMAC-sourced textbook
50 Essays: A Portable Anthology (1st edition)
by Samuel Cohen"50 Essays: A Portable Anthology" directly addresses students' and instructors' concerns that composition readers are too expensive and too large. "50 Essays" meets the needs of a wide variety of classrooms. The carefully chosen table of contents presents enough familiarity to reassure instructors, enough novelty to keep things interesting, and enough variety to accommodate many different teaching needs. The editorial apparatus has been designed to support that variety of needs without being intrusive.
America Now: Short Readings from Recent Periodicals
by Robert AtwanWith more than 50 very brief readings -- all new to this edition -- from over 40 very recent periodicals and student newspapers on 12 topics of very current interest,America Nowreflects what students are talking and writing about right now. As series editor ofThe Best American Essays, Robert Atwan constantly scours a wide range of periodicals, bringing toAmerica Nowan unrivaled awareness of the best writing on today's hottest issues -- and the editorial support students need to approach it and to create solid academic writing of their own. To make these issues especially relevant for students, Atwan also explores hundreds of campus newspapers to find the best student writing on current topics. These models by their peers from across the country show students that they, too, can share ideas through their own discussion and writing.
America's History
by James A. Henretta David Brody Lynn DumenilIn order for students to succeed in an AP U. S. history course, they need to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. "America's History" has long been praised as a text that helps students to think critically about history and analyze both how and why historical events have occurred. "America's History" deftly weaves together political, social, and cultural history in a narrative that students find accessible and engaging. Exceptional pedagogical support -- overviews, maps, figures, illustrations, and embedded documents -- are carefully integrated to encourage the development of students' historical skills. "America's History" is the text that covers not only the facts, but also the skills that students need to have success in the AP U. S. history course. Need help with the audit? Click here to download an AP correlation.
America's History for the AP® Course
by James A. Henretta Eric Hinderaker Rebecca EdwardsAmerica's History offers a thematic approach and skills-oriented pedagogy that helps students succeed in the redesigned AP U.S. History course. Known for its attention to AP themes and content, the new edition features a new nine part structure closely aligned with the chronology of the new AP U.S. History course, an expanded documents program, LearningCurve--an online adaptive learning tool that reinforces students' reading--and a wealth of supporting resources and digital options that give teachers and students the tools they need to master the course and the new exam.
Approaching Literature in the 21st Century: Fiction, Poetry, Drama
by Peter Schakel Jack RidlNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Bedford Introduction To Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing
by Michael MeyerThis new compact edition ofThe Bedford Introduction to Literatureoffers all the distinctive features of Michael Meyer's best-selling introduction to literature in a shorter, less expensive paperback format. A generous and vibrant selection of stories, poems, and plays are supported by editorial features proven to help students read, think, and write effectively about literature. Now featuring unique visual portfolios and a CD-ROM packed with activities and contextual material, the new edition brings literature to life for students like never before.
The Bedford Introduction To Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing
by Michael MeyerThe Bedford Introduction to Literatureresponds to the teaching and learning needs of all kinds of literature classrooms -- and composition courses where literature is a focus. Author Michael Meyer understands that a particular challenge for instructors is that students do not necessarily see literature as relevant to their lives. They may be new to the study of literature, may have difficulty reading it, and may lack confidence in their critical abilities and writing skills. With these factors in mind, Meyer has put together a lively collection of stories, poems, and plays from many periods, cultures, and themes, with voices ranging from the traditional to the latest and hottest contemporary authors. As an experienced anthologist and instructor of literature, Meyer has a knack for choosing enticing selections -- including humorous works and readings from popular culture -- that students both enjoy and respond to. Complementing this unparalleled collection are proven editorial features that offer students real help with reading, appreciating, and writing about literature. The Bedford Introduction to Literatureis a book designed to bring literature to life -- and to make students life-long readers.
The Bedford Introduction to Literature: Reading, Thinking, Writing
by Michael MeyerNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Bedford Reader (10th Ed)
by X. J. Kennedy Dorothy M. Kennedy Jane E. AaronOne of the most widely adopted composition readers of all time, "The Bedford Reader "continues to engage and inspire students with remarkable selections, outstanding instructional material, and a unique "Writers on Writing" feature in which 50 of the book's writers comment on their process and their work. Thorough coverage of critical reading, effective writing, and working with sources guides students, now more than ever, through their own academic writing. And an exciting visual dimension shows that rhetorical methods apply to both images and text. " The Bedford Reader "is a favorite of students for the Kennedys' clarity and wit, of instructors for the flexible and realistic view of the rhetorical methods, and of both for the superior selections and perceptive commentaries by writers worth reading.
Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief
by David StarkeyHow can students with widely varied levels of literary experience learn to write poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama -- over the course of only one semester? In Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief, David Starkey offers some solutions to the challenges of teaching the introductory creative writing course: (1) concise, accessible instruction in literary basics; (2) short models of literature to analyze, admire and emulate; (3) inventive and imaginative assignments that inspire and motivate.
Documenting United States History: Themes, Concepts, and Skills for the AP® Course
by Jason Stacy Stephen Heller Janie Pierce-BratcherAuthored by experienced AP® teachers, workshop leaders, and AP® exam readers, this document reader is the perfect resource for your redesigned AP® classroom. The 22 chapters follow the nine periods of U.S. History as defined in the new framework. Within each period and chapter, pedagogical tools scaffold students' development of the historical thinking skills as are central to the course and the exam. Key concepts are illustrated by primary documents and secondary sources including written texts, drawings, photographs, maps, and charts.
Easy Writer: A High School Reference
by Andrea A. Lunsford Christine M. Tardy Paul Kei Matsuda Steven FoxAll writers make choices — and better choices get better results. EasyWriter: A High School Referenceoffers essential help with grammar, mechanics, and documentation, then goes beyond the basics with Andrea Lunsford’s trademark attention to critical thinking, argument, and language choices. This special high school edition features a hard cover to stand the test of time, plus new sections on topics crucial to high school success — all in a book that’s easy to use, easy to carry, and easy to afford.
Everything's an Argument: With Readings
by Andrea A. Lunsford John J. Ruszkiewicz Keith WaltersDesigned to be a true alternative to traditional argument texts, "Everything's an Argument" takes a fresh and friendly approach to the subject by showing students that argument is everywhere. "Everything's an Argument with Readings" complements this approach with a uniquely broad range of examples--from essays to billboards to emails to radio programs--that help students recognize and respond to the arguments all around them.<P>Andrea Lunsford and John Ruszkiewicz's instruction is fresh, elegant, and jargon-free, emphasizing inclusivity (moving beyond simple pro/con positions), humor, and visual argument to make Everything's an Argument immediately accessible. Students like this book because it helps them see and understand that a world of argument already surrounds them; instructors like it because it helps students construct their own arguments about that world.
Fabric of a Nation: A Brief History With Skills And Sources, For The AP® Course
by Jason Stacy Matthew EllingtonNIMAC-sourced textbook
A History of Western Society: Since 1300 For Advanced Placement
by John P. Mckay Bennett D. Hill John Buckler Clare Haru Crowston Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks Joe PerryA History of Western Societyremains the most popular AP European history textbook available because it captures students' interest in the everyday life of the past and ties social history to the broad sweep of politics and culture. The tenth edition has been thoroughly revised to strengthen the text's readability, heighten its attention to daily life, and incorporate the insights of new scholarship, including a strengthened treatment of European exploration and a thoroughly revised post-1945 section. With a dynamic new design, new special features on visual evidence, and a completely revised and robust companion reader, this significant revision will help AP students master the concepts and content of European history.