Gorman Learning Center - List of UC-Approved Textbooks
These textbooks have been selected to assist college-bound students in choosing appropriate curriculum for University of California pre-approved courses.
New editions of pre-approved textbooks, with the same titles, may be used.


English California State Department of Education Recommended Literature Grades Nine Through Twelve

English 9
• Glencoe Reader’s Choice 4th Course – ©2002
• Holt Elements of Literature 3rd Course – ©2000, ©2003, ©2005
• Holt Elements of Writing 3rd Course – ©1998
• McDougal-Littell The Language of Literature – ©2000, ©2002
• Prentice Hall Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: Gold – ©2000-2005
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action: Gold – ©2001, ©2004

English 10
• Glencoe Reader’s Choice 5th Course – ©2002
• Holt Elements of Literature 4th Course – ©2000, ©2003, ©2005
• Holt Elements of Writing 4th Course – ©1998
• McDougal-Littell The Language of Literature – ©2000, ©2002
• Prentice Hall Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: Platinum – ©2000-2005
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action: Platinum – ©2001, ©2004

English 11 (American Literature)
• Glencoe Reader’s Choice 6th Course – ©2002
• Holt Elements of Literature 5th Course – ©2000, ©2003, ©2005
• Holt Elements of Writing 5th Course – ©1998
• McDougal-Littell The Language of Literature – ©2000, ©2002
• Prentice Hall Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The American Experience – ©2000-2005
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action: Ruby – ©2001, ©2004

English 12 (British Literature)
• Glencoe Reader’s Choice 7th Course – ©2002
• Holt Elements of Literature 6th Course – ©2000, ©2003, ©2005
• Holt Elements of Writing 6th Course – ©1998
• McDougal-Littell The Language of Literature – ©2000, ©2002
• Prentice Hall Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes: The British Tradition – ©2000-2005
• Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action: Diamond - ©2001, ©2004


Mathematics

Algebra I
• Glencoe Algebra I – ©2001-2005
• Glencoe Algebra Concepts and Applications – ©2004, ©2005
• Glencoe Algebra Concepts and Applications (in two years) Volume 1 and 2 – ©2004
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Algebra 1 – ©2004
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Algebra One Interactions 2001 Course 1
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Algebra One Interactions 2001 Course 2
• Prentice Hall Beginning Algebra – ©2001
• Saxon Algebra I – ©2003
• Videotext Interactive Algebra (1)

Algebra II
• Glencoe Algebra II – ©2001-2005
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Algebra 2 – ©2004
• Prentice Hall Algebra II: Advanced Algebra – ©2001
• Saxon Algebra II – ©2003
• Videotext Interactive Algebra (2)

Geometry
• Glencoe Geometry; Integration; Applications; Connections – ©2001
• Glencoe Geometry Concepts & Applications – ©2005
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Geometry – ©2004
• Key Curriculum Press Discovering Geometry 3rd Ed.
• Prentice Hall Geometry Tools for a Changing World – ©1998

Trigonometry
• Glencoe Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Pre-calculus with Applications and CD Advanced MathPASS – ©2001, ©2004
• Harcourt Brace Trigonometry – ©1999
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Pre calculus: A Graphing Approach – ©2004
• Holt, Rinehart and Winston Pre calculus: A Multimedia Course CD-ROM
• Saxon Advanced Math – ©2003


Social Studies

World History/Geography
• Glencoe World History: the Human Experience – ©2001, ©2003
• Glencoe World History: Modern Times – ©2003, ©2005
• Holt World History: People and Nations – ©1997-2000
• Holt World History: Continuity and Change
• McDougal Littell World History: Pattern of Interactions – ©2001, ©2003
• Prentice Hall World History: Connections to Today – ©2001-2005

US History
• Glencoe The American Vision – ©2005
• Glencoe The American Republic Since 1877 – ©2003, ©2005
• Holt Boyer’s American Nation – ©1998
• McDougal Littell The Americans – ©2000-2005
• Prentice Hall America: Pathways to the Present – ©2000-2005
• Prentice Hall Out of Many; A History of the American People Combined – ©2003

Government
• Glencoe United States Government: Democracy in Action – ©2003-2006
• Holt American Government – ©1999-2003
• Prentice Hall MacGruder’s American Government – ©2000-2005
• Allyn and Bacon American Government Community and Change – ©2006 (college level)
• Houghton Mifflin American Government: Brief Version – ©2004 (college level)

Economics
• Glencoe Economics; Principals and Practices – ©2001, ©2005
• Holt Economics – ©1999-2003
• Prentice Hall Economic Principles in Action – ©2001-2005


Sciences W/ Labs

Biology
• Glencoe Dynamics of Life – ©2002-2005
• Holt Modern Biology – ©2002, ©2004, ©2006
• Holt Biology – ©2005-2006 (update of Visualizing Life)
• Holt Visualizing Life – ©1998
• Holt Lab Program – ©2001-2005
• Prentice Hall Exploring Life – ©2004-2006
• Prentice Hall Biology – ©2002, ©2004

Chemistry
• Glencoe Concepts and Applications – ©2005
• Glencoe Matter and Change – ©2002, ©2005
• Holt Modern Chemistry – ©2002, ©2006
• Holt Visualizing Matter – ©2002
• Holt Lab Program – ©2001-2005
• McDougal Littell World of Chemistry – ©2002
• Prentice Hall Conceptual Chemistry

Physics – College Prep Textbooks; Course Pending UC Approval
• Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems – ©2002, ©2005-2006
• Holt Physics – ©2002, ©2006
• Prentice Hall Conceptual Physics – ©2002, ©2005-2006


Visual and Performing Arts

Visual Arts I
• Glencoe Creating and Understanding Drawings – ©2001, ©2006
• Glencoe Exploring Art – ©1999, ©2005 (Middle School Text)
• Glencoe Art in Focus – ©2000, ©2006


Electives

Psychology
• Glencoe Understanding Psychology – ©2001
• Harcourt Brace Essentials of Psychology – ©2000
• Holt Psychology: Principles in Practice – ©2003
• Prentice Hall Introduction to Social Psychology – ©1989

Sociology
• Glencoe Understanding Sociology – ©2001
• Holt Sociology: The Study of Human Relationships – ©2003-2005
• Prentice Hall Sociology – ©2000


Foreign Languages

Spanish I and II
• Glencoe Bienvenue w/ taped programs and supplemental materials
• Glencoe Bienvenue Text on CD-Rom w/ supplemental materials
• Holt ¡Ven conmigo! Levels 1-2 w/ interactive CD and supplemental materials – ©2000-2006
• Power Glide Spanish: Ultimate Course 1 and 2 w/ workbook, online activities and supplemental materials

German I and II
• Holt Komm mit! Levels 1-2 w/ programs and supplemental materials – ©2000-2006
• Holt Komm mit! Text on CD-Rom w/ supplemental materials – ©2000-2006
• Power Glide German; Ultimate Course 1 and 2 w/ workbook, online activities and supplemental materials

French I and II
• Holt Allez, viens! Levels 1-2 w/ taped program and supplemental materials – ©2000-2006
• Holt Allez, veins! Levels 1-2 Textbook on CD-Rom w/ supplemental materials
• Power Glide French; Ultimate Course 1 and 2 w/ workbook, online activities and supplemental materials

Latin I and II
• Power Glide Latin; Ultimate Course w/ workbook and supplemental materials

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