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CRRL Picks: Resources for Teaching High School

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An incomplete list of helpful books and resources, some to aid homeschooling parents and high school teachers and some for students themselves to read.

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1776

1776

by McCullough, David G.

Book - 2005

An excellent look at the crucial year of 1776 in America's history. McCullough writes about people from both sides of the conflict, covering both their successes and failures. An excellent look at the crucial year of 1776 in America's history. McCullough writes about people from both sides of the conflict, covering both their successes and failures. Show less

An excellent look at the crucial year of 1776 in America's history. McCullough writes about people from both sides of the conflict, covering both their successes and failures. An excellent look at the crucial year of 1776 in America's history. McCullough writes about people from both sides of the conflict, covering both their successes and failures. Show less

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African-American Writers

African-American Writers

by Bader, Philip

eBook - 2011

A biographical profile of America's best African-American authors along with information on their works. A biographical profile of America's best African-American authors along with information on their works. Show less

A biographical profile of America's best African-American authors along with information on their works. A biographical profile of America's best African-American authors along with information on their works. Show less

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Astrophysics for People in A Hurry

Astrophysics for People in A Hurry

by Tyson, Neil deGrasse

Book - 2017

Tyson introduces the reader to astrophysics in these accessible essays. Tyson introduces the reader to astrophysics in these accessible essays. Show less

Tyson introduces the reader to astrophysics in these accessible essays. Tyson introduces the reader to astrophysics in these accessible essays. Show less

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Biology, for High School & College

Biology, for High School & College

Streaming Video - 2014

Videos that cover key topics in biology, including plants, fungi and bacteria, humans, and vertebrates. Videos that cover key topics in biology, including plants, fungi and bacteria, humans, and vertebrates. Show less

Videos that cover key topics in biology, including plants, fungi and bacteria, humans, and vertebrates. Videos that cover key topics in biology, including plants, fungi and bacteria, humans, and vertebrates. Show less

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Chicago Manual of Style Online

https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html

Web Resource

A useful site for preparing papers, manuscripts, and other academic writing. A useful site for preparing papers, manuscripts, and other academic writing. Show less

Don't Forget to Write for the Secondary Grades

Don't Forget to Write for the Secondary Grades

50 Enthralling and Effective Writing Lessons (ages 11 and Up)

Book - 2011

50 creative writing lesson plans designed to grab the attention of the most reluctant writers. 50 creative writing lesson plans designed to grab the attention of the most reluctant writers. Show less

50 creative writing lesson plans designed to grab the attention of the most reluctant writers. 50 creative writing lesson plans designed to grab the attention of the most reluctant writers. Show less

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The Elements of Style

The Elements of Style

by Strunk, William

Book - 1999

The classic guide to good English prose. The classic guide to good English prose. Show less

The classic guide to good English prose. The classic guide to good English prose. Show less

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Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature

Encyclopedia of Themes in Literature

eBook - 2011

The essays included cover common themes found in works of literature, including novels, plays, and poems. The essays included cover common themes found in works of literature, including novels, plays, and poems. Show less

The essays included cover common themes found in works of literature, including novels, plays, and poems. The essays included cover common themes found in works of literature, including novels, plays, and poems. Show less

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The English Reader

The English Reader

What Every Literate Person Needs to Know

Book - 2006

Famous English speeches, poems, songs, and essays from the time of Queen Elizabeth I through World War II. Famous English speeches, poems, songs, and essays from the time of Queen Elizabeth I through World War II. Show less

Famous English speeches, poems, songs, and essays from the time of Queen Elizabeth I through World War II. Famous English speeches, poems, songs, and essays from the time of Queen Elizabeth I through World War II. Show less

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Essay Writing for High-school Students

Essay Writing for High-school Students

A Step-by-step Guide

Book - 2006

A good resource for learning how to write essays for classes, college applications, and standardized tests. A good resource for learning how to write essays for classes, college applications, and standardized tests. Show less

A good resource for learning how to write essays for classes, college applications, and standardized tests. A good resource for learning how to write essays for classes, college applications, and standardized tests. Show less

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Founding Brothers

Founding Brothers

The Revolutionary Generation

by Ellis, Joseph J.

Book - 2000

An excellent narrative about six of the founding fathers of the United States. Ellis tells their stories and how they were crucial to the establishment of our new nation. An excellent narrative about six of the founding fathers of the United States. Ellis tells their stories and how they were crucial to the establishment of our new nation. Show less

An excellent narrative about six of the founding fathers of the United States. Ellis tells their stories and how they were crucial to the establishment of our new nation. An excellent narrative about six of the founding fathers of the United States. Ellis tells their stories and how they were crucial to the establishment of our new nation. Show less

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Geometry

Geometry

Streaming Video - 2014

In 36 lectures, Professor James Tanton of The Mathematical Association of America walks student through the building blocks of geometry in this video series. In 36 lectures, Professor James Tanton of The Mathematical Association of America walks student through the building blocks of geometry in this video series. Show less

In 36 lectures, Professor James Tanton of The Mathematical Association of America walks student through the building blocks of geometry in this video series. In 36 lectures, Professor James Tanton of The Mathematical Association of America walks student through the building blocks of geometry in this video series. Show less

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Hamlet

Hamlet

Book - 2008

A collection of critical essays on Hamlet and a helpful biography of Shakespeare are included. A collection of critical essays on Hamlet and a helpful biography of Shakespeare are included. Show less

A collection of critical essays on Hamlet and a helpful biography of Shakespeare are included. A collection of critical essays on Hamlet and a helpful biography of Shakespeare are included. Show less

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A History of the American People

A History of the American People

by Johnson, Paul

Book - 1997

Paul Johnson's history of the United States is a comprehensive, readable narrative that takes you from the founding of the country through the 20th century. Paul Johnson's history of the United States is a comprehensive, readable narrative that takes you from the founding of the country through the 20th century. Show less

Paul Johnson's history of the United States is a comprehensive, readable narrative that takes you from the founding of the country through the 20th century. Paul Johnson's history of the United States is a comprehensive, readable narrative that takes you from the founding of the country through the 20th century. Show less

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The History of the Ancient World

The History of the Ancient World

From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome

by Bauer, S. Wise

eBook - 2007

Bauer covers the history of cultures from around the ancient world in this well-written narrative history. The first in a series. Subsequent titles cover Medieval and Renaissance history. Bauer covers the history of cultures from around the ancient world in this well-written narrative history. The first in a series. Subsequent titles cover Medieval and Renaissance history. Show less

Bauer covers the history of cultures from around the ancient world in this well-written narrative history. The first in a series. Subsequent titles cover Medieval and Renaissance history. Bauer covers the history of cultures from around the ancient world in this well-written narrative history. The first in a series. Subsequent titles cover Medieval and Renaissance history. Show less

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The History of the United States, 2nd Edition

The History of the United States, 2nd Edition

Streaming Video - 2003

Three award-winning professors share insights and facts about the United States, beginning with the colonies and Revolutionary War through the Civil War, industrialization, and the two world wars. The series includes 84 lectures. Three award-winning professors share insights and facts about the United States, beginning with the colonies and Revolutionary War through the Civil War, industrialization, and the two world wars. The series includes 84 lectures. Show less

Three award-winning professors share insights and facts about the United States, beginning with the colonies and Revolutionary War through the Civil War, industrialization, and the two world wars. The series includes 84 lectures. Three award-winning professors share insights and facts about the United States, beginning with the colonies and Revolutionary War through the Civil War, industrialization, and the two world wars. The series includes 84 lectures. Show less

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History of World Literature

History of World Literature

by Voth, Grant L.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2016

Professor Grant Voth introduces the student to the diverse forms and transcendent themes from literature across the world. You will need to create an acco...Show more Professor Grant Voth introduces the student to the diverse forms and transcendent themes from literature across the world. You will need to create an account with your CRRL card to access this eaudio in Hoopla at https://www.librarypoint.org/hoopla/. Show less

Professor Grant Voth introduces the student to the diverse forms and transcendent themes from literature across the world. You will need to create an acco...Show more Professor Grant Voth introduces the student to the diverse forms and transcendent themes from literature across the world. You will need to create an account with your CRRL card to access this eaudio in Hoopla at https://www.librarypoint.org/hoopla/. Show less

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How Not to Be Wrong

How Not to Be Wrong

The Power of Mathematical Thinking

by Ellenberg, Jordan

Book - 2014

Ellenberg, a professor of math, shows how math is not just a list of rules but is part of our every day life. Ellenberg, a professor of math, shows how math is not just a list of rules but is part of our every day life. Show less

Ellenberg, a professor of math, shows how math is not just a list of rules but is part of our every day life. Ellenberg, a professor of math, shows how math is not just a list of rules but is part of our every day life. Show less

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How to Look at and Understand Great Art

How to Look at and Understand Great Art

Streaming Video - 2011

Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh gives the learner the tools they need to view great artworks, find their meanings, and appreciate them in new ways in this 36-video series. Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh gives the learner the tools they need to view great artworks, find their meanings, and appreciate them in new ways in this 36-video series. Show less

Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh gives the learner the tools they need to view great artworks, find their meanings, and appreciate them in new ways in this 36-video series. Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh gives the learner the tools they need to view great artworks, find their meanings, and appreciate them in new ways in this 36-video series. Show less

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How to Read A Book

How to Read A Book

by Adler, Mortimer Jerome

Book - 1972

Mortimer Adler explains how to systematically read, comprehend, and interact with books. This book is helpful for students and anyone who would like to be a serious reader. Mortimer Adler explains how to systematically read, comprehend, and interact with books. This book is helpful for students and anyone who would like to be a serious reader. Show less

Mortimer Adler explains how to systematically read, comprehend, and interact with books. This book is helpful for students and anyone who would like to be a serious reader. Mortimer Adler explains how to systematically read, comprehend, and interact with books. This book is helpful for students and anyone who would like to be a serious reader. Show less

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How to Read Literature Like A Professor

How to Read Literature Like A Professor

A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines

by Foster, Thomas C.

Book - 2014

A helpful guide to reading literature. The author explains various literary terms and theories in an accessible manner. A helpful guide to reading literature. The author explains various literary terms and theories in an accessible manner. Show less

A helpful guide to reading literature. The author explains various literary terms and theories in an accessible manner. A helpful guide to reading literature. The author explains various literary terms and theories in an accessible manner. Show less

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How to Read and Understand Shakespeare Course

How to Read and Understand Shakespeare Course

Streaming Video - 2013

This 24-episode Great Course helps the viewer understand how to approach Shakespeare’s work in general and covers twelve of his plays in more detail. This 24-episode Great Course helps the viewer understand how to approach Shakespeare’s work in general and covers twelve of his plays in more detail. Show less

This 24-episode Great Course helps the viewer understand how to approach Shakespeare’s work in general and covers twelve of his plays in more detail. This 24-episode Great Course helps the viewer understand how to approach Shakespeare’s work in general and covers twelve of his plays in more detail. Show less

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In the Founders' Footsteps

In the Founders' Footsteps

Landmarks of the American Revolution

by Van Doren, Adam

Book - 2022

Author and artist Adam Van Doren traveled from Maine to Georgia to document and discuss more than thirty landmarks from the American Revolution, helping t...Show more Author and artist Adam Van Doren traveled from Maine to Georgia to document and discuss more than thirty landmarks from the American Revolution, helping the reader understand better the successes and failures of the people who founded the United States. Show less

Author and artist Adam Van Doren traveled from Maine to Georgia to document and discuss more than thirty landmarks from the American Revolution, helping t...Show more Author and artist Adam Van Doren traveled from Maine to Georgia to document and discuss more than thirty landmarks from the American Revolution, helping the reader understand better the successes and failures of the people who founded the United States. Show less

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The Landmark Herodotus

The Landmark Herodotus

The Histories

by Herodotus

Book - 2007

This copy of Herodotus's famous history of the Persians and Greeks is made more accessible to the modern reader with all of the notes, maps, and illustrations. This copy of Herodotus's famous history of the Persians and Greeks is made more accessible to the modern reader with all of the notes, maps, and illustrations. Show less

This copy of Herodotus's famous history of the Persians and Greeks is made more accessible to the modern reader with all of the notes, maps, and illustrations. This copy of Herodotus's famous history of the Persians and Greeks is made more accessible to the modern reader with all of the notes, maps, and illustrations. Show less

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Longitude

Longitude

The True Story of A Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time

by Sobel, Dava

Book - 2005

Reading more like a thriller than a dry history tome, this story of the race to see who could measure longitude first will keep the reader interested from beginning to end. Reading more like a thriller than a dry history tome, this story of the race to see who could measure longitude first will keep the reader interested from beginning to end. Show less

Reading more like a thriller than a dry history tome, this story of the race to see who could measure longitude first will keep the reader interested from beginning to end. Reading more like a thriller than a dry history tome, this story of the race to see who could measure longitude first will keep the reader interested from beginning to end. Show less

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