AP®/Honors & Electives: SCIENCE
AP Biology and Honors Biology




AP Edition
Fully aligned with the AP Curriculum Framework, this text is engaging, approachable, and trusted among educators.




For AP Biology
Biology (Raven), AP ed. ©2020 12e
Uses dynamic tools and chapter designations to differentiate AP Essential Knowledge from AP Extended Knowledge.




For AP Biology
Understanding Biology (Mason) ©2021 3e
Emphasizes fundamental concepts to help students understand biology and focus on developing scientific skills.




For Honors Biology
Human Biology (Mader) ©2020 16e
Accomplishes the goal of improving scientific literacy while establishing a foundation of knowledge in human biology and physiology.




For Honors Biology
Inquiry into Life (Mader) ©2017 5e
Represents one of the cornerstones of introductory biology education.
Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology




For Electives & CTE
Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Welsh) High School Ed. ©2021 2e
Retains the program’s high quality content and delivers enhanced NGSS integration and ELL/ELA support.




For Electives & CTE
Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology (Welsh) ©2022 16e
A market leader for more than 40 years, this respected text presents an in-depth exploration of the human body that’s accessible and engaging.




For Honors
Foundations in Microbiology (Talaro) ©2018 10e
Features an engaging and accessible writing style that takes a taxonomic approach to the disease chapters.
Genetics, Physical Education, and Zoology




For Electives
Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications (Lewis) ©2021 13e
Reflects the evolution of genetics, presenting the study of genomic variation and heredity as the basis for medical science.




For Electives
Provides basic info on health care topics for athletic or physically-active patient populations.




Semester long course
Written in a friendly style that doesn’t overwhelm students and emphasizes ecological and evolutionary concepts.




Full-year course
Integrated Principles of Zoology (Hickman) ©2020 18e
Considered the gold standard, this text features high quality illustrations and photographs set within an engaging narrative.
AP, Honors, and Electives for Environmental Science




AP Edition
Environmental Science: Global Concern (Cunningham) AP ed. ©2018 14e
Emphasizes critical thinking, environmental responsibility, and global awareness.




For Honors
Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships (Enger) ©2022 16e
A visually appealing design and approachable, interactive content make for an engaging introductory-level learning experience.




For Electives
Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications (Cunningham) ©2020 9e
Provides concise, up-to-date introductory view of essential themes in environmental science.
Honors and Electives for Earth Science, Plant Biology and Ecology




For Honors & Electives
The Good Earth: Introduction to Earth Science (McConnell) ©2021 5e
Incorporates student-centered teaching to promote active learning in the classroom.




For Honors & Electives
Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology (Bidlack) ©2018 14e
Assumes little scientific knowledge, emphasizing current interests and basic botanical principles.




For Honors & Electives
Ecology: Concepts and Applications (Molles) ©2019 8e
Helps students grasp the main concepts and keeps the presentation more applied than theoretical.
Honors & Electives for Geology, Oceanography, and Marine Science




For Honors & Electives
Physical Geology (Plummer) ©2019 16e
Classic intro text that has helped students learn basic physical geology concepts.




For Honors & Electives
Exploring Geology (Reynolds) ©2019 5e
Designed from cognitive and educational research on how students think, learn, and study.




For Honors & Electives
Investigating Oceanography (Sverdrup) ©2020 3e
Conveys the tremendous influence oceans have on our lives.




For Electives
Marine Science (Castro) ©2019 2e
Known for its full coverage of oceanography, stunning design, and data analysis labs.
AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and Chemistry Electives




AP Edition
Balances rigorous college-level content with accessible and inspiring instruction built for AP exam success.




For AP Chemistry
Offers a clear writing style while integrated artwork and applications guide students through common pitfalls and misconceptions.




For AP Chemistry
Chemistry: Atoms First (Burdge) ©2021 4e
Provides a consistent and logical method for teaching general chemistry.




For Honors/Electives
Chemistry in Context (American Chemical Society) ©2021 10e
Establishes chemical principles on a need-to-know basis for non-science majors.
AP Physics, Honors Physics, and Physics Electives




For AP Physics 1&2
College Physics (Giambattista) ©2020 5e
Presents a unique forces-first approach to physics that builds a conceptual framework as motivation for the physical principles.




For Honors Physics
The Physics of Everyday Phenomena (Griffith) ©2019 9e
Introduces students to the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences in everyday life.




For Electives
Integrated Science (Tillery) ©2019 7e
Easy-to-read yet substantial intro to the fundamental behavior of matter and energy in living and nonliving systems.




For Electives
Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy (Arny) ©2020 9e
Focuses on the latest results and analysis of exoplanets based on Kepler.