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Math

High School Math

Resources and books for every high school math course, from Geometry and Algebra 2 through Precalculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.

Geometry

Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook

Workman Publishing

A student-friendly geometry reference packed with notes, diagrams, and practice covering all core high school geometry topics.

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Holt McDougal Geometry: Student Edition 2012

Holt McDougal

A comprehensive high school geometry textbook aligned with Common Core standards, featuring step-by-step examples and practice problems.

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Fast Track: Geometry: Essential Review for AP, Honors, and Other Advanced Study

Princeton Review

A focused review guide from Princeton Review covering essential geometry concepts for students in AP, Honors, or advanced courses.

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Barron's Math 360: A Complete Study Guide to Geometry with Online Practice

Barron's

A thorough Barron's study guide covering all geometry topics with detailed explanations and online practice resources.

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Tutor In a Book's Geometry

Jo Greig

A clear and concise geometry review written to function like a personal tutor, ideal for homework help and test preparation.

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Must Know High School Geometry, Second Edition

McGraw-Hill

A McGraw-Hill study guide that organizes geometry around essential concepts students must know, with clear explanations and practice exercises.

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Algebra 2 & Trigonometry

Algebra and Trigonometry

James Stewart / Cengage

A widely used college-prep textbook by James Stewart combining algebra and trigonometry with rigorous examples and real-world applications.

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Essential Trigonometry: A Self-Teaching Guide

Tim Hill

A self-paced trigonometry guide covering angles, identities, and functions with straightforward explanations suited for independent learners.

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Algebra and Trigonometry: Functions and Applications (Prentice Hall Classics)

Paul A. Foerster / Prentice Hall

A classic Prentice Hall text by Paul Foerster that integrates algebra and trigonometry through a functions-based approach with abundant applications.

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Algebra 2 Common Core Student Edition (Holt McDougal Algebra 2)

Holt McDougal

A Common Core-aligned Algebra 2 textbook from Holt McDougal with comprehensive coverage of polynomials, rational expressions, and advanced functions.

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Must Know High School Trigonometry

McGraw-Hill

A focused McGraw-Hill review of trigonometry's must-know concepts, from unit circles and identities to graphs and inverse functions.

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High School Algebra II Unlocked

Princeton Review

A Princeton Review title that demystifies Algebra II through accessible explanations, real-world examples, and targeted practice.

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McGraw-Hill Education Algebra II Review and Workbook

McGraw-Hill

A thorough review and workbook pairing concise content summaries with hundreds of practice problems across all Algebra II topics.

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The Humongous Book of Trigonometry Problems

W. Michael Kelley

An expansive problem book with fully worked solutions to hundreds of trigonometry problems, annotated to explain every step.

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Precalculus

Art of Problem Solving Precalculus Textbook and Solutions Manual 2-Book Set

Art of Problem Solving

The AoPS precalculus textbook and solutions manual set, ideal for students who want deep problem-solving preparation beyond a standard curriculum.

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Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus

James Stewart / Cengage

A bestselling precalculus textbook by James Stewart that builds a strong foundation in functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry for calculus.

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Precalculus

Ron Larson / Cengage

Ron Larson's widely adopted precalculus text with clear explanations, technology integration, and extensive practice problem sets.

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AP Precalculus Premium, 2024 (Barron's AP Prep)

Barron's

Barron's premium AP Precalculus prep book with full content review, practice tests, and strategies aligned to the AP exam.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Precalculus

McGraw-Hill

McGraw-Hill's proven 5-step study plan for the AP Precalculus exam, featuring content review, practice questions, and test-taking strategies.

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Must Know High School Pre-Calculus

McGraw-Hill

A McGraw-Hill study guide focusing on the most critical precalculus concepts, with clear explanations and practice to build confidence.

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AP Calculus AB

Princeton Review AP Calculus AB Premium Prep, 10th Edition

Princeton Review

Princeton Review's comprehensive AP Calculus AB prep with full content review, practice tests, and detailed answer explanations.

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AP Calculus Premium, 2024 (Barron's AP Prep)

Barron's

Barron's premium AP Calculus prep covering both AB and BC material with in-depth review chapters and full-length practice exams.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB 2024

McGraw-Hill

McGraw-Hill's five-step study plan for AP Calculus AB with targeted content review, practice questions, and exam strategies.

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Princeton Review AP Calculus BC Premium Prep, 11th Edition

Princeton Review

Princeton Review's top-rated AP Calculus BC prep guide with thorough content review, practice tests, and score-raising strategies.

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AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course 3rd Ed.

Research & Education Association

A concise crash course covering the essential AB and BC calculus topics needed for the AP exam in a focused, efficient format.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Calculus BC 2024 Elite Student Edition

McGraw-Hill

The elite edition of McGraw-Hill's AP Calculus BC prep with expanded practice, review content, and a personalized study schedule.

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AoPS 2-Book Set: Art of Problem Solving AoPS Calculus Textbook and Solutions Manual

Art of Problem Solving

The AoPS calculus textbook and solutions manual set, providing rigorous problem-solving-focused coverage for advanced and competition-oriented students.

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Multiple Choice Questions To Prepare for The AP Calculus AB Exam

Rita Korsunsky

A focused multiple-choice question bank by Rita Korsunsky designed specifically to build AP Calculus AB exam readiness.

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AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

Princeton Review AP Statistics Prep, 20th Edition

Princeton Review

Princeton Review's comprehensive AP Statistics prep with full content review, practice tests, and strategies for every question type.

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AP Statistics Premium, 2024 (Barron's AP Prep)

Barron's

Barron's premium AP Statistics guide with in-depth topic coverage, worked examples, and multiple full-length practice exams.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Statistics 2024

McGraw-Hill

McGraw-Hill's five-step study plan for AP Statistics with targeted review, practice questions, and proven test-taking strategies.

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AP Statistics Crash Course, Book + Online

Research & Education Association

A concise crash course covering the essential AP Statistics concepts and methods, paired with online practice resources.

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5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Statistics Questions to Know by Test Day

McGraw-Hill

Five hundred targeted AP Statistics practice questions organized by topic to help students build mastery and confidence before the exam.

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Biology

High School Biology

General biology resources and AP Biology courses alongside recommended textbooks and exam prep books.

General & Textbooks

Campbell Biology

Lisa Urry et al. / Pearson

The gold-standard college and AP biology textbook, covering all major topics from cell biology and genetics to ecology and evolution with exceptional depth.

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To Ace Biology in One Big Fat Notebook

Workman Publishing

A visually engaging study guide written in a student-friendly notebook format, covering essential high school biology concepts with diagrams and mnemonics.

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Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide

Steven Garber / Wiley

An accessible self-study guide that walks readers through core biology topics step by step, with built-in review questions after each chapter.

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High School Biology Unlocked

Princeton Review

Princeton Review's comprehensive guide to high school biology, breaking down complex concepts into clear explanations with practice problems throughout.

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Miller & Levine Biology 2014, Grade 10

Kenneth Miller & Joseph Levine / Pearson

A widely adopted high school biology textbook known for its clear writing and strong visual support, covering all standard biology curriculum topics.

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Must Know High School Biology, Second Edition

Kellie Ploeger Cox / McGraw-Hill

Focuses on the most important concepts students are expected to know, using a must-know approach to simplify and reinforce critical biology topics.

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AP Biology

Princeton Review AP Biology Premium Prep

Princeton Review

Princeton Review's full-length AP Biology prep book with content review, strategy, and six full practice tests to build exam confidence.

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AP Biology Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

Barron's premium AP Biology prep with in-depth content review, practice exams, and online resources aligned to the current AP exam format.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Biology 2024

McGraw-Hill

McGraw-Hill's popular 5-step AP prep framework applied to AP Biology, with a study plan, content review, and multiple practice tests.

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AP Biology Crash Course

Research & Education Association

A concise, focused crash course for AP Biology that cuts straight to the highest-yield content and strategies for the exam.

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Fast Track: Biology (AP, Honors)

Princeton Review

A streamlined review guide covering the key topics from AP and honors biology, designed for students who want efficient, high-impact exam prep.

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Sterling Test Prep AP Biology Practice Questions

Sterling Test Prep

A high-volume practice question book with detailed explanations, ideal for students who want extensive drilling on AP Biology content.

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5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Biology Questions

McGraw-Hill

Five hundred AP Biology practice questions with full explanations, organized by topic and difficulty to target weak areas effectively.

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Chemistry

High School Chemistry

Courses, reference sites, and books for general high school chemistry and AP Chemistry exam preparation.

General & Textbooks

Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide

Clifford Houk & Richard Post / Wiley

A self-paced guide that breaks down essential chemistry concepts through worked examples and practice problems.

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Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach

Steven Zumdahl / Cengage

Builds chemical understanding from the ground up using an atoms-first pedagogical approach to connect micro and macro concepts.

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Fast Track: Chemistry (AP, Honors)

Princeton Review

A streamlined review of high school and AP chemistry essentials designed for students who want to study efficiently.

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To Ace Chemistry in One Big Fat Notebook

Workman Publishing

A student-friendly notebook-style guide that makes chemistry accessible through clear notes, diagrams, and mnemonics.

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Pearson Chemistry

Wilbraham et al. / Pearson

A widely adopted high school chemistry textbook offering thorough coverage of concepts with real-world applications.

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Must Know High School Chemistry

John T. Moore / McGraw-Hill

Focuses on the key chemistry ideas students must master, with clear explanations and practice exercises for each topic.

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High School Chemistry Unlocked

Princeton Review

Demystifies high school chemistry through step-by-step explanations and practice that build confidence from the basics up.

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AP Chemistry

Princeton Review AP Chemistry Premium Prep

Princeton Review

A premium AP Chemistry prep book with full-length practice tests, detailed answer explanations, and targeted content review.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry 2024

McGraw-Hill

A five-step study plan and comprehensive content review to help students score a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam.

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AP Chemistry Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

Barron's trusted AP prep resource offering in-depth chemistry review chapters and multiple full-length practice exams.

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AP Chemistry Crash Course

Research & Education Association

A focused crash course that distills the AP Chemistry curriculum into must-know content with targeted practice questions.

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Sterling Test Prep AP Chemistry Practice Questions

Sterling Test Prep

A high-volume practice question bank covering every AP Chemistry topic to sharpen test-taking skills and accuracy.

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ASAP Chemistry: Quick-Review Study Guide

Princeton Review

A condensed, visual study guide that highlights the most critical AP Chemistry topics for efficient last-minute review.

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Physics

High School Physics

Competition resources, AP Physics courses, and books for every level, from algebra-based AP Physics 1 & 2 through calculus-based AP Physics C.

General & Competition

Hmh Physics: Student Edition 2017

Holt McDougal

A comprehensive high school physics textbook covering mechanics, waves, electricity, and modern physics with clear explanations and practice problems.

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Physics: Principles with Applications, 7th Edition

Douglas Giancoli / Pearson

A widely used introductory physics text that develops physical intuition and problem-solving skills using algebra and trigonometry.

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Conceptual Physics

Paul Hewitt / Pearson

Builds deep conceptual understanding of physics principles before introducing mathematics, making it ideal for students new to the subject.

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An Introduction to Mechanics

Daniel Kleppner & Robert Kolenkow / Cambridge

A rigorous calculus-based mechanics text favored by advanced students preparing for physics olympiads and college-level courses.

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Introduction to Classical Mechanics: With Problems and Solutions

David Morin / Cambridge

Covers classical mechanics in depth, with a large collection of challenging problems suited for competition preparation.

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International Physics Olympiads

World Scientific

A collection of problems and solutions from the International Physics Olympiad, essential reading for serious competition physics students.

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AP Physics 1

Princeton Review AP Physics 1 Premium Prep, 10th Edition

Princeton Review

Comprehensive AP Physics 1 prep with full-length practice tests, detailed content review, and proven strategies from The Princeton Review.

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AP Physics 1 Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

Barron's premium prep guide with in-depth content review, practice exams, and targeted strategies for the AP Physics 1 exam.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2024

McGraw-Hill

McGraw-Hill's five-step study plan for AP Physics 1 with practice tests, review material, and targeted test-taking tips.

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AP Physics 1 Crash Course, 2nd Ed.

Research & Education Association

A concise study guide focusing on the most essential AP Physics 1 topics for efficient last-minute review.

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Sterling Test Prep AP Physics 1 Practice Questions

Sterling Test Prep

A large bank of AP Physics 1 practice questions with detailed explanations to reinforce understanding of key concepts.

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AP Physics 2

Princeton Review AP Physics 2 Premium Prep, 10th Edition

Princeton Review

Full-length practice exams and comprehensive content review covering all AP Physics 2 topics from The Princeton Review.

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AP Physics 2 Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

Barron's in-depth AP Physics 2 review with chapter summaries, practice tests, and expert strategies for a top score.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 2 2024

McGraw-Hill

A structured five-step plan for mastering AP Physics 2 content and exam strategy, with full practice tests included.

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Sterling Test Prep AP Physics 2 Practice Questions

Sterling Test Prep

Extensive practice questions for AP Physics 2 with thorough answer explanations to solidify understanding of each concept.

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AP Physics C

Princeton Review AP Physics C Premium Prep, 18th Edition

Princeton Review

Comprehensive calculus-based prep for both AP Physics C exams with full practice tests and detailed content review.

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AP Physics C Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

Barron's thorough review of both AP Physics C courses with practice exams and step-by-step calculus-based problem solutions.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C 2024 Elite Student Edition

McGraw-Hill

Elite-level AP Physics C preparation with advanced problem sets, full content review, and a personalized study plan.

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Electricity and Magnetism, 3rd Edition

Edward Purcell & David Morin / Cambridge

A classic and thorough treatment of electricity and magnetism at the calculus level, updated with modern notation and hundreds of problems.

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Coding

High School Coding

Learn to code online and prepare for AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles with these resources and books.

Learn to Code Online

AP Computer Science A

Princeton Review AP Computer Science A Prep, 8th Edition

Princeton Review

Comprehensive prep book with practice tests, full content review, and proven strategies for the AP Computer Science A exam.

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AP Computer Science A Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

In-depth coverage of all AP CS A topics with premium practice exams and detailed answer explanations from Barron's.

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science A 2024

McGraw-Hill

A five-step study plan with targeted practice and full-length exams to help you score a 5 on the AP CS A exam.

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AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science Principles Premium, 2024 (Barron's)

Barron's

Full-length practice exams and detailed topic coverage for the AP Computer Science Principles course and exam.

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Princeton Review AP Computer Science Principles Prep, 3rd Edition

Princeton Review

Thorough content review and test-taking strategies from Princeton Review for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.

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AP Computer Science Principles Crash Course, 2nd Ed.

Research & Education Association

A concise crash course covering only the essential concepts and skills tested on the AP CS Principles exam.

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