We will be reading one book per quarter this year. Each book is meant to reinforce the AP World History course.
FIRST QUARTER: The book for the first quarter is the New York Times bestseller, Muhammad; A Story of the Last Prophet. This is a fictionalied, novelization of the life of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Muhammad's life is told over 19 chapters; each with a different author from Muhammad's life (including the Angel Gabriel, Khadijah, and Abu Bakr). Students and parents alike will learn about one of history's most ifluential people. CLICK HERE FOR ASSIGNMENT
FIRST QUARTER BONUS BOOK: We are offering a BONUS BOOK each quarter. If you feel you need an extra grade to help bump up your grade: Here ya go! This will be a separate test grade. Or, maybe you're just interested in Genghis Khan (who isn't?). There is waaaay too many awesome things to be said about Genghis Khan, so instead, I'll let Jack Weatherford handle it... CLICK HERE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
SECOND QUARTER: The book for the second quarter is the New York Times bestseller, A History of the World in 6 Glasses. This is a light romp through all of human history through the drinks that have defined each era. You started your freshman year reading the first two drinks: Beer & Wine. This year, we will read the next three drinks: Spirits, Coffee, and Tea. CLICK HERE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
THIRD QUARTER: The book for the third quarter is one of the most famous books ever written, All Quiet on the Western Front. This book focuses on the German side of the infamous trenches of the Western Front. You will follow Paul Baumer from his days in training all the way to the front and back. This book has been called the "greatest war novel of all time". CLICK HERE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
THIRD QUARTER BONUS BOOK: Need another grade to bring up your average? This quarter, we offer Chinua Achebe's classic novel, Things Fall Apart. TFA recounts the story of yam farmer Okonkwo as he lives his life in sub Saharan Africa. When changes start to affect him, his family, and his culture... Things Fall Apart. CLICK HERE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT