AP®/Honors & Electives: SOCIAL STUDIES & HUMANITIES
U.S. History




AP Edition
Experience History: Interpreting America's Past (Davidson) ©2019 9e
Told from multiple perspectives and highlights how diverse actors have been at the center of US history.




AP Edition
American History: Connecting with the Past (Brinkley) AP ed. ©2017 5e
Provides students with guidance and support to master key concepts, develop historical thinking skills, and succeed on the AP U.S. History Exam.




For Honors U.S. History
The Unfinished Nation (Brinkley) © 2019 9e
The best-selling concise text for U.S. history and respected for its clear narrative voice and impeccable scholarship.
African American History




For African American History
From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans (Franklin) ©2021 10e
Charts the journey of African Americans from Africa, through slavery in the Western Hemisphere, and struggles for freedom and racial equality.
AP World History and AP European History




AP Edition
Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past (Bentley) ©2020 AP ed. 6e
Maintains its thematic perspective but reorganized to reflect the new time span and revised themes, skills, and processes.




For AP European History
A History of Europe in the Modern World (Palmer) ©2020 12e
Delves into how Europe’s history contributed to the development of the modern world and an increasingly global society.
AP U.S. Government




AP Edition
American Democracy Now (Harrison)
Explains Constitution in everyday language, is visually appealing, and a student favorite.




For AP U.S. Government
We the People (Patterson) ©2019 13e
A concise approach to American government that emphasizes critical thinking through appealing, relevant examples.
Criminal Justice




For Electives
Criminal Investigation (Swanson) ©2019 12e
A comprehensive, step-by-step intro to criminal investigation with a logical framework for understanding the investigative process.




For Electives
Introduction to Criminal Justice (Bohm) ©2018 9e
The ideal text for students interested in learning the complexities of the criminal justice system.
AP Human Geography and AP Psychology




AP Edition
Human Geography (Bjelland) ©2020
Introduces students to the scope and excitement of geography while helping develop an awareness of its relevance to their daily lives.




AP Edition
Understanding Psychology (Feldman) AP ed. ©2020 14e
The best-selling college text introduces students to psychology as a vibrant science that is both theoretical and relevant.
AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics




AP Edition
Economics (McConnell) AP ed ©2021 22e
Remains the leading text for AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics courses.




For AP Economics
Essentials of Economics (Brue) ©2019 4e
Provides a fresh alternative to the survey course that is both substantive and appropriate for the intro econ student.




For AP Economics
Economics (Colander) ©2020 11e
The approach is based on traditional models, but subjects students to deeper analysis, focusing on the real world instead of abstract models.