<p>Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knows of a list specifically targeted at self-studiers? Thanks!</p>
<p>I would like to know if Comp Gov is really easy to get a 5 on with self-study and no other similar APs. Anyone know?</p>
<p>Can anyone suggest a few AP review books for chem and us history? Any suggestions would be appreciated, and it would be awesome if people could elaborate more on their suggestions!</p>
<p>Wow I can’t believe I read all 42 pages of this really really long thread.
I plan to take the following APs this coming May: AP Biology, APUSH, and possibly APLC. I would like suggestions for books on these topics which best fit my needs. I have described my circumstances below. </p>
<p>AP Biology
I have a very rigorous teacher at school. I’m in fact still trying to figure out how to take the class. I’m slightly OCD about detail and I plan to try my hand at the Olympiad. At school we use Campbell and Reece’s 7th Edition Biology. Although I really care about detail I am looking for a book with the most realistic practice tests, a book which skims all the topics that are covered on the exam in a level of detail comparable to the AP exam, and a lot of realistic practice questions both for the free response and the multiple choice. I am uninterested in whether or not this book is helpful for AP Biology the class. I tend to not understand what is important or not, so I would prefer a book that contains comparable detail to the actual AP exam. I mean theoretically if I memorized the Campbell and Reece I would be fine, but that takes a lot of energy and I am not particularly interested in going that route. I have no problem buying multiple books to fulfill each purpose. </p>
<p>AP US History
I am doing well in that class and I am very familiar with trends and the general history of our nation. I have an excellent teacher and I’ve been destroying my teacher’s exams with a consistent A average. This is probably just his tests but he suggested making flashcards to fill that gap between the A and the hundred I find myself aiming for.** I have the AMSCO book but no answers 
I think my school department decided against ordering the book. I contacted AMSCO and they said only teachers are allowed to order for $3 a copy. If anyone has this please PM me.** I am interested. **For this exam I am looking for a book that reviews the topics (not teaches, I pay attention in class) in sufficient detail comparable to the actual exam, with a lot of practice questions which are also of comparative detail and difficulty, and finally with practice tests that are realistic as well. **</p>
<p>AP Logic and Composition
I’m pondering whether to take this exam, I haven’t been paying much attention in class not to say my teacher is very very good at what he teaches. I’ve been learning grammar and I am curious what the nature of this exam is like. </p>
<p>For AP Spanish anything written by Jose M. Diaz is worth the price. His textbooks and review books are excellent at covering all the topics. I guarantee it.</p>
<p>Can anyone suggest some <em>textbooks</em> for AP US and AP Chem other than zumdahl and american pageant?</p>
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<p>If I were you though I wouldn’t waste time on practice tests and work more on review and essays.</p>
<p>PBailey: Brown/Lemay is supposedly the best AP Chemistry textbook around. I used American Pagent for my APUSH class and I thought it was fantastic.</p>
<p>@theshonen8899: Thanks for the suggestion of Brown/Lemay. I would like to clarify why I’m looking for alternative textbooks; I want to use a second textbook to study independently and I don’t want to reread a textbook that I already read before. </p>
<p>As for Brown/Lemay, is the AP version better, or should I just get the normal one? Also, what exactly makes it better? Better writing? Better explanations? Better illustrations? etc…</p>
<p>We use the Brown/Lemay AP* Version…</p>
<p>Its a rigorous book but for the most part it is very good for becoming competent in chemistry. I dont know anything about the normal version. I recommend for an ap student like you to get the AP one.</p>
<p>There is also a workbook/test prep book that goes along with it and it is really good for absorbing major facts and concepts (as the textbook can have the tendency of being superfluous).</p>
<p>For the AP Euro, I recommend the AP Achiever book. It was really good
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<p>When will the 2009 versions of the study books be released?</p>
<p>Is Barron’s good enough for Calculus AB and Chemistry? I want to overprepare since memorising has never being a hard deal for me. So I dont really mind about Barron’s famous overkill. But, in fact, does the book prepare you enough? Or does Princeton Review gives more preparation?
For biology, is cliff better or Barrons better? Again, I wont mind over preparation but I would want a guide that is complete and organised. I have heard that Cliffs is kind of messy.</p>
<p>Princeton Review will be out roughly about a week or so. The 2009 versions for Barrons are already out. I saw them at the book store.</p>
<p>How is 5 Steps to a 5 for Macro/Microeconomics? I hear PR is the best, but instead of buying a book, I’m thinking of just borrowing one from the library for practice tests and using multiple sources for learning the material (self-studying). And my library doesn’t have PR–the most recent book it has is 5 Steps to a 5 (2008), though it also has Barron’s (2006).</p>
<p>Thanks guys, this thread is amazing. =)</p>
<p>so people generally don’t recommend sparknotes, then?</p>
<p>Princeton Review for US history is good too</p>
<p>What textbooks do people use for APUSH? I have American Pageant, but would enjoy a second source.</p>
<p>@magneticpoet: In general, no, but some people like sparknotes for some tests. I prefer to get book suggestions based on subjects, because otherwise you miss out on some amazing books. But if you insist on choosing one brand, either choose Barron’s (for high scorers) or Princeton Review (for the masses)</p>
<p>thanks, pbailey. i work at b&n and they don’t sell cliffs but they <em>do</em> sell sparknotes, so i was wondering if sparknotes was worth it at all. luckily we have barrons and pr too. i’ll just have to go to borders for bio.</p>
<p>hey im kinda of new at this, i am having trouble…i need to create a dbq i need to make documetns using primary sources and my question is :To what extent were natives of the americas effected by the imposed forced labor systems?.. any ideas?</p>
<p>How’s 5 Steps to a 5 for Physics B? And is CliffsAP for English Lang good enough for self-studying, or should I buy something that explains concepts and things more thoroughly?</p>