Valley Christian Junior High School 2010-11 Textbooks List All books are required for purchase unless otherwise noted. VCHS suggests you purchase all books through our preferred vendor, Classbook (http://www.classbook.com/valch.asp) Questions? Please visit the textbook webpage on the Library s Grovesite (http://grovesite.com/vcslib) Key *** Any version/edition/isbn of this title is acceptable. $$$ Limited quantities of this title are available for sale in the library. Please call the library at 513-2426 to check for availability. REC This not is not required, but highly recommended. NEW This is a newly adopted book (or new/updated edition) and was not used last year. 6 th Grade Bible 6 NIV Student Bible. ***. The House of Israel: the story of God and His people. ISBN 10: 0-87463-962-X. Published by Christian Schools International. Note: Any edition of this textbook is acceptable. The ISBN listed here is for the 2 nd version (1998). The House of Israel: the story of God and His people Student Activity Workbook. ISBN 10: 0-87463-963-8. Published by Christian School International. Bible Intro 6 NIV Student Bible. ***. Route 66: Travel Through the Bible by Mark Reed. ISBN 10: 1-929784- 30-9. Published by Positive Action (2007). Earth Science Holt Science & Technology: Earth Science. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030556678 or ISBN 13: 9780030556678. Published by Holt. Holt Science & Technology: Earth Science Directed Reading Worksheets. California edition. ISBN 10: 003055697X. Published by Holt. English 6 God s Gift of Language, Level C. 2 nd edition. NO ISBN. Published by A Beka, 2001.
The Cay by Theodore Taylor. *** Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 6. Penguin Edition. ISBN 10: 013131713X or ISBN 13: 978-0131317130. Published by Pearson / Prentice Hall, 2007. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. *** Vocabulary Workshop, Level A by Shostak. ISBN 10: 0821571060 or ISBN 13: 9780821571064. Published by Sadlier-Oxford, 2002. English 6 Honors God s Gift of Language, Level C. 2 nd edition. NO ISBN. Published by A Beka, 2001. The Cay by Theodore Taylor. *** Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 6. Penguin Edition. ISBN 10: 013131713X or ISBN 13: 978-0131317130. Published by Pearson / Prentice Hall, 2007. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. *** Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. ISBN 10: 0312369816 or ISBN 13: 9780312369811. Published by Square Fish. Vocabulary Workshop, Level A by Shostak. ISBN 10: 0821571060 or ISBN 13: 9780821571064. Published by Sadlier-Oxford, 2002. History 6 History Alive! The Ancient World. ISBN 10: 1583713514 or ISBN 13: 978-1583713518. Published by Teacher s Curriculum Institute. Math 6 Holt Mathematics Course 1, Numbers to Algebra. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030923158 or ISBN 13: 9780030923159. Published by Holt. Pre algebra 6 Holt Mathematics Course 2, Pre Algebra. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030923166 or ISBN 13: 9780030923166. Published by Holt. 7 th Grade Algebra 1 Holt Algebra 1. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030923395 or ISBN 13: 9780030923395. Published by Holt. Bible Intro 7 Any NIV (New International Version) Bible. *** Route 66: Travel Through the Bible by Mark Reed. ISBN 10: 1-929784- 30-9 or ISBN 13: 978-1929784301. Published by Positive Action (2007).
Bible 7 Any NIV (New International Version) Bible. *** English 7 Animal Farm by George Orwell. *** Grammar & Composition, Level 7 by Chapman. No ISBN. Published by A Beka, 1999. Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 7. Penguin edition. ISBN 10: 0131317148 or ISBN 13: 978-0131317147. Published by Prentice Hall, 2005. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. *** $$$ ($1) Vocabulary Workshop, Level B by Shostak. ISBN 10: 0821571079 or ISBN 13: 9780821571071. Published by Sadlier-Oxford, 2002. English Honors 7 Animal Farm by George Orwell. *** Grammar & Composition, Level 7 by Chapman. No ISBN. Published by A Beka, 1999. Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 7. Penguin edition. ISBN 10: 0131317148 or ISBN 13: 978-0131317147. Published by Prentice Hall, 2005. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. *** $$$ ($1) Vocabulary Workshop, Level B by Shostak. ISBN 10: 0821571079 or ISBN 13: 9780821571071. Published by Sadlier-Oxford, 2002. Life Science Holt Science & Technology: Life Science. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030556392 or ISBN 13: 978-0030556395. Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Holt Science & Technology: Life Science Directed Reading Worksheets. ISBN 10: 0030556627 or ISBN 13: 9780030556623. Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston. $$$ ($15) Math 7 Mathematics Structure and Method Course 1 by Dolciani, Sorgenfrey, & Graham. ISBN 10: 0395480981 or ISBN 13: 9780395480984. Published by Houghton Mifflin. Physical Science Honors Holt Science & Technology: Physical Science. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030557976 or ISBN 13: 978-0030557972. Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Holt Science & Technology: Physical Science Directed Reading Worksheets. ISBN 10: 0030557046. Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Pre Algebra 7 Holt Mathematics Course 2, Pre Algebra. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030923166 or ISBN 13: 9780030923166. Published by Holt. World History 7 World History: Medieval & Early Modern Times. California edition. ISBN 10: 0618532943 or ISBN 13: 9780618532940. Published by McDougal Littell. 8 th Grade Algebra 1 Holt Algebra 1. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030923395 or ISBN 13: 9780030923395. Published by Holt. Bible 8 Any NIV (New International Version) Bible. More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell. ISBN 10: 1414326270 or ISBN 13: 9781414326276. Published by Tyndale House. Paperblanks Journal. Embossed, lined. 144 pages. ISBN 10: 1551562855 or ISBN 13: 9781551562858. Published by Hartley & Marks. Bible Intro 8 Any NIV (New International Version) Bible. More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell. ISBN 10: 1414326270 or ISBN 13: 9781414326276. Published by Tyndale House. Paperblanks Journal. Embossed, lined. 144 pages. ISBN 10: 1551562855 or ISBN 13: 9781551562858. Published by Hartley & Marks. Biology Honors Prentice Hall California Biology by Kenneth Miller and Joseph Levine. ISBN 10: 0132013525 or ISBN 13: 978-0132013529. Published by Prentice Hall. The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel. Student edition. ISBN 10: 0310249775 or ISBN 13: 978-0310249771. Published by Zondervan / Youth Specialities. English 8 Grammar & Composition II, Level 8. No ISBN. Published by A Beka. The Pearl by John Steinbeck. *** Note: This book was added by the English Department on 5/25, after the original textbook list was published on 5/24. The Old Man in the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is no longer required. Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 8. Penguin edition. ISBN 10: 0131317164 or ISBN 13: 978-0131317161. Published by Pearson Prentice Hall.
Treasure Island by R.L. Stevenson. *** $$$ ($1) Vocabulary Workshop, Level C by Shostak. ISBN 10: 0821571087 or ISBN 13: 978-0821571088. Published by Sadlier-Oxford. Writing Manual by Joan Wescott. No ISBN. Note: This workbook will be available for purchase from Ms. Wescott at LOST night. English 8 Honors Grammar & Composition II, Level 8. No ISBN. Published by A Beka. Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare. ISBN 10: 0743482751 or ISBN 13: 978-0743482752. Published by Washington Square Press. *** Our Town by Thornton Wilder. ISBN 10: 0060929847 or ISBN 13: 978-0060929848. Published by Harper Perennial. *** Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 8. Penguin edition. ISBN 10: 0131317164 or ISBN 13: 978-0131317161. Published by Pearson Prentice Hall. Vocabulary Workshop, Level C by Shostak. ISBN 10: 0821571087 or ISBN 13: 978-0821571088. Published by Sadlier-Oxford. Writing Manual by Joan Westcott. No ISBN. Note: This workbook is not available online and may be purchased at VCS Lost Night. Geometry 8 Holt California Geometry. California edition. ISBN 10: 003092345X or ISBN 13: 9780030923456. Published by Holt. Physical Science Holt Science & Technology: Physical Science. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030557976 or ISBN 13: 978-0030557972. Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Holt Science & Technology: Physical Science Directed Reading Worksheets. California edition. ISBN 10: 003-0557046 or ISBN 13: 9780030557040. Published by Holt, Rinehart & Winston. Pre-algebra 8 Holt Mathematics Course 2, Pre Algebra. California edition. ISBN 10: 0030923166 or ISBN 13: 9780030923166. Published by Holt. U.S. History 8 Creating America: A History of the United States (Beginnings Through World War I) by Risinger. California edition. ISBN 10: 0618559493 or ISBN 13: 9780618559497. Published by McDougal Littell / Houghton Mifflin. Electives Jazz I No textbooks required for purchase.
Latin 1 Latin in the Christian Trivium, Vol. 1 by Busby & Harrington. Edition XS. No ISBN. Published by XL Group. Leadership 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell. *** As of 7/6/10, two additional workbooks were added to the booklist for this class. The books will be approximately $10 each and will be available for purchase from the teacher during the first week of school. Logic & Reasoning Building Thinking Skills, Level 3: Figural by Sandra Parks & Howard Black. ISBN 10: 1601441584 or ISBN 13: 978-1-60144-158-4. Published by The Critical Thinking Company. REC Building Thinking Skills, Level 3: Verbal by Sandra Parks & Howard Black. ISBN 10: 1601441592 or ISBN 13: 978-1-60144-159-1. Published by The Critical Thinking Company. REC Critical Thinking: Book One by Anita Harnadek. ISBN 10: 089455641X or ISBN 13: 978-0-89455-641-8. Published by The Critical Thinking Company. REC Spanish 1A No textbooks required for purchase. Spanish 1B Buen Viaje, Level 1, edited by Schmitt & Woodford. California edition. ISBN 10: 0078609798 or ISBN 13: 9780078609794. Published by Glencoe / McGraw-Hill. Buen Viaje, Level 1,Workbook & Audio Activities, edited by Schmitt & Woodford. ISBN 10: 0078619521 or ISBN 13: 9780078619526. Published by Glencoe / McGraw-Hill. Spanish 1 Honors Buen Viaje, Level 1, edited by Schmitt & Woodford. California edition. ISBN 10: 0078609798 or ISBN 13: 9780078609794. Published by Glencoe / McGraw-Hill. Buen Viaje, Level 1,Workbook & Audio Activities, edited by Schmitt & Woodford. ISBN 10: 0078619521 or ISBN 13: 9780078619526. Published by Glencoe / McGraw-Hill. Studio Band No textbooks required for purchase. Study Skills
The Middle School Student s Guide to Ruling the World by Susan Mulcaire. ISBN 10: 0978521005 or ISBN 13: 9780978521004. Published by Tween Publishing. NEW.