AP America History

America's History for the AP® Course offers a thematic approach paired with skills-oriented pedagogy to help students succeed in the redesigned AP® U.S. History course. Known for its attention to AP® themes and content, the new edition features a nine part structure that closely aligns with the chronology of the AP® U.S. History course, with every chapter and part ending with AP®-style practice questions. With a wealth of supporting resources, America's History for the AP® Course gives teachers and students the tools they need to master the course and achieve success on the AP® exam.

In order for students to succeed in an AP U.S. history course, they need to understand not only what happened, but also why it happened. America’s History has long been praised as a text that helps students to think critically about history and analyze both how and why historical events have occurred. America’s History deftly weaves together political, social, and cultural history in a narrative that students find accessible and engaging. Exceptional pedagogical support — overviews, maps, figures, illustrations, and embedded documents — are carefully integrated to encourage the development of students’ historical skills. America’s History is the text that covers not only the facts, but also the skills that students need to have success in the AP U.S. history course.

GET UP TO SPEED WITH FAST TRACK: U.S. History! Covering the most important material taught in high school American history class, this essential review book breaks need-to-know content into accessible, easily understood lessons.