What book is used for AP US history?

What book is used for AP US history?

Most Popular AP US History Textbook: The American Pageant, 17th Edition.

What is the best book to read about American history?

The best books on American History

• The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge.
• Wilderness At Dawn: The Settling of the North American Continent.
• The Story of American Freedom.
• This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War.

When was the US history book published?

1995
1995 (1st ed.) A History of US is a ten-volume (and one sourcebook) historical book series for children, written by Joy Hakim and first published in its entirety in 1995. The series is published by the US branch of Oxford University Press and is currently in its third edition.

Is Ushistory org a textbook?

The articles, textbooks and all original written content produced for ushistory.org are the intellectual property of the Independence Hall Association and are protected by copyright.

What book does AP use?

AP courses use college-level textbooks, but there are no official AP textbooks. Go to the AP Course Audit Explore by Course to see examples of textbooks the College Board recommends to teachers.

Is Amsco good for APUSH?

AMSCO is arguably the most respected review book for AP U.S. History. This thick paperback summarizes each time period in several short chapters of about 20 pages each. The book concludes with a full practice exam. AMSCO was not designed as a course textbook, but many teachers use it that way.

Can history books be biased?

A number of U.S. history textbooks evidence a general lack of attention to Native American peoples and culture and occasionally include biased or misleading information.

What state sells most textbooks?

Texas
Because Texas is such a big state, with such a big population, it was a large market for textbook producers, buying roughly 48 million textbooks every year – a hugely profitable enterprise for publishers. Publishers wanted their books to be approved in Texas because it meant their sales would be stronger nationwide.

What is the difference between US History 1 and 2?

American History 1 is a timeline of American History from 1492 through 1877. American History 2 covers from the aftermath of the Civil War to the present.

Why are college books so expensive?

One of the main reasons why college textbooks are so expensive is because they are overpriced. The publishers set the prices. The bookstore has no control. The publishers of the textbooks are in the habit of bringing new editions quite frequently.

How much are college books?

College books are not cheap. An individual book will often cost well over $100, sometimes over $200. The cost of books for a year of college can easily top $1,000.

What to do with old college textbooks?

Donate the books to charity. Give your old edition textbooks to Goodwill or a service organization; they will distribute books to prisons, alternative schools and libraries. While you may not receive direct money for this action, you can write it off on your taxes, but only for the actual value of the book at the time. Use the book.

Should textbooks be free in college?

College textbooks should be free through a rental system that allows students to borrow the books for a full semester. As long as the student returns the textbooks in good condition, the student does not have to pay a penny.