One notable early American textbook that was not commonly used in schools is "The Federalist Papers," a collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay that argued in favor of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. These essays were primarily aimed at influencing public opinion rather than serving as a school textbook.
The earliest of textbooks in American schools was the 'New England Primer'. The 'New England Primer' covered a variety of subjects from the alphabet to reading and math. About 100 years later, the 'McGuffey Reader' was the most popular book for schools. Now schools have textbooks for each subject studied.
The series of textbooks written between 1836 and 1857 is known as "McGuffey Readers," which were compiled and edited by William Holmes McGuffey. These textbooks were widely used in American schools and are credited with shaping education and literacy in the 19th century.
There are many textbooks about animals. These are commonly used in high schools and university classes about Zoology and the study of animals.
Organizations such as Better World Books and Books for Africa ship used textbooks to third world countries to help improve literacy rates and access to education. These organizations typically collect donated books from individuals, schools, and libraries, then sort and distribute them to schools, libraries, and community centers in developing countries.
Most schools do offer the convenience of ordering textbooks online, however, you may have to pay a shipping fee. Plus, you may score a better deal on a used book if you shop in person at the UBC bookstore.
Leonard Milton Kennedy has written: 'The treatment of Moslem nations, India, and Israel in social studies textbooks used in elementary and junior high schools of the United States' -- subject(s): Textbooks, Social sciences
Fort Settlement Middle School may use a variety of textbooks based on the subjects and grade levels taught. Some common textbooks used in middle schools include textbooks published by Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and others. For specific information, it's best to check directly with the school or school district.
Dr. Seuss wrote a popular series of readers called the "Cat in the Hat" series, which were widely used in American schools. His books are known for their engaging stories and colorful illustrations that help early readers develop their reading skills.
Mainly Leibniz's and Newton's version is used in Calculus Textbooks.
The early American Indians used the barter system to exchange for what they wanted.
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Textbooks, generally, new and used can be anywhere from $50-$300+.