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Textbooks for both Summer and Academic Year 2019 Courses

Courses in Science

Natural Science I • [2019] Christe McMenomy

No texts are listed for this course at this time.

Natural Science II • [2019] Christe McMenomy

No texts are listed for this course at this time.

The Chemical History of the Candle • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required

The Chemical History of the Candle [Edition required: 1]
Michael Faraday

Notes:
Several editions of this book are available, including a downloadable PDF version. See the teacher's website for further details. Any version is acceptable.

Honors Biology • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required

Biology: Concepts and Connections [Edition required: 9]
Martha R. Taylor; Eric Simon; Jean L. Dickey; Kelly Hogan; Jane B. Reece

Notes:
An alternative format (3-hole looseleaf) that is somewhat cheaper is available and may be substituted (ISBN 0134442776). eText versions are also available to buy or rent; be sure to purchase the correct edition for the length of the course (September 2019-May 2020). MasteringBiology access is not required as it adds significantly to the cost. Students may not substitute editions (e.g., students may NOT use edition 7 or 8, or the Global Edition) as these have significant assignment and page numbering differences.

Introduction to Physics: The Forces of Nature • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required	*On the Various Forces of Nature [Any edition]* Michael Faraday Notes: Available in free ePUB format at https://archive.org/details/onvariousforceso00farauoft or at https://archive.org/details/onthevariousforc007796mbp
Required	*Understand Physics: Teach Yourself [Edition required: 3]* Jim Breithaupt

Astronomy • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required

Universe [Edition required: 11]
Robert Geller; Roger Freedman; William J Kaufmann

Notes:
This text is also available from VitalSource in eBook only edition.

AP Biology Option • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required	*Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments [Edition required: 1]* Robert B. Thompson, Barbara F. Thompson Notes: Lab materials for the lab section of the course may be purchased from a number of places. However, the Home Scientist website also offers several kits to supplement this text.
Optional	*AP Biology Investigative Labs: An Inquiry-Based Approach Student Manual [Any edition]* The College Board Notes: Item #110084587
Optional	*Home Biology Laboratory Kit BK01A [Any edition]* Robert B. and Barbara F. Thompson Notes: The BK01A version of the biology kit contains most (but not all) equipment required to complete the AP level biology experiments for this course. While it is possible to secure individual items for each lab, and may be less expensive for students completing only the Honors option, you may find purchase the kit more convenient.

Honors Chemistry • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required

Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity - Hardcover [Edition required: 9]
John C. Kotz, Paul M. GTreichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Notes:
The hardcover, softcover, and eBook versions of the ninth edition include all materials required for the course. This edition has been out for several years and should be widely available used. Because the HYDRID edition does not include homework problems and does require additional fees for OWL access, we do not recommend it for this course. No OWL access will be required for the Core Chemistry course or the AP Option.

AP Chemistry Option • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required

Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments [Edition required: 1]
Robert Bruce Thompson

Notes:
We will use this text as the basis of our chemistry lab efforts.

Optional

Home Chemistry Laboratory Kit CK01A [Any edition]
Robert B. and Barbara F. Thompson

Notes:
The CK01A version of the chemistry kit contains most (but not all) equipment required to complete the AP level chemistry experiments for this course. While it is possible to secure individual items for each lab, and may be less expensive for students completing only the Honors option, you may find purchase the kit more convenient.

Honors Physics • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Required

Physics: Principles with Applications [Edition required: 7]
Donald C. Giancoli

Notes:
Note: it is not necessary to purchase Mastering Physics; we will be using our own Moodle for exercises. You may be able to find a used copy for significantly less than a new copy.

AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 Option • [2019] Christe McMenomy

Optional

Physics: Principles with Applications AP Test Prep Workbook [Edition required: 6]
Douglas C. Giancoli

Notes:
This workbook was prepared for the previous edition of the text and may be available in used copies now. It contains exercises preparation for students planning on taking the AP text.

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