GCA Book List 2023-2024
Please see the list below for the book list for 2023-2024. If you have any questions regarding the book list contact haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org. All the books parents are required to purchase will be on this list. The other books will be provided by GCA and handed out during Parent University. You can purchase these books wherever you wish.
Bob Jones Book Discount-
This year we have partnered with BJU to allow you to purchase most books that are published by BJU Press for a discounted price.
Any book marked below with a RED TITLE below will be available on the BJU parent portal. Click HERE for instructions on how to buy your books through BJU for a discounted price.
NOTE- not all the BJU books are on the portal. All assessment/test booklets will not be on the portal. As well, if there is a new edition of a book, and GCA has not yet switched editions, the portal will have the latest edition so our edition will not show up on the portal. If you are curious if the book will be on the portal, look for the books with red titles.
https://www.bjupress.com/go/parentportal.
GCA’s school code is: P63JGW2R
Reading
Focus on Fives K5 Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-62856-200-2
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Reading Books for K5
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-199-9
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Phonics Practice for K5
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-62856-204-0
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Handwriting
Reason for Handwriting K
Publisher: Reason for Handwriting
Math
Math K5
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-485-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Math K5 Student Manipulative Packet (OPTIONAL)
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-488-7
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Bible (coming soon)
Handwriting
Handwriting A
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785387
Copyright Year: 2004
Reading
Reading 1 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606821091
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2012
English
Phonics and English 1 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-257-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Phonics and English 1 Activities
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-260-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Reading 1 Service Word Cards
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:978-1-60682-111-4
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Spelling
Spelling 1 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606828342
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2015
History
Heritage Studies 1 Student Activities Manual
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-590-4
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2020
Heritage Studies 1 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-589-8
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2020
Math
Math 1 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-566-2
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Math K5-1 Student Manipulative Packet
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-488-7
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Math 1 Reviews
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-626-3
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2015
Science
Science 1 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-313-9
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-314-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Bible (coming soon)
Handwriting
Handwriting T- Transition Worktext
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785400
Copyright Year: 2004
Reading
Reading 2 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606821091
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2015
English 2 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-60682-978-3
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2017
Spelling
Spelling 2 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781628564402
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
History
Heritage Studies 2 Student Activities Manual
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-784-7
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2021
Heritage Studies 2 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-782-3
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2021
Math
Math 2 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-923-3
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2023
Math 2 Manipulative Packet (OPTIONAL- Only buy if you think your student would benefit from manipulatives)
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-924-0
Copyright Year: 2016
Publisher: Mad Dog Math
Note- These cards are optional, your student will be able to practice math facts online but if they would prefer to have the physical cards as well, this is here for you.
Mad Dog Math Facts Fee
Fee: $10
GCA is subsidizing this fee so it is only $10. This fee will get your student a math facts program which will build their math fact fluency and make all math easier. This will be billed through FACTS.
Science
Science 2 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-607-9
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2020
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-609-3
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2020
Bible (coming soon)
Handwriting
Handwriting C
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785417
Copyright Year: 2004
Reading
Reading 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606828915
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606828892
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606828908
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
Spelling
Spelling 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781628564419
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
History
Mystery of History Volume I: Creation to Resurrection
Publisher: Hobar
ISBN: 9781892427298
Copyright Year: 2010
Edition: 3rd
Map skills for Today
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN:978-1338214901
Copyright Year: 2018
Writing
Publisher: Institute for Excellence in Writing
ISBN: 9780980100525
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2009
Banish Boring Words (if you don’t already own it)
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 978-0545083034
Copyright Year: 2009
Math
Math 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781628562125
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2018
Mad Dog Math Flashcards (3rd Grade- OPTIONAL)
Publisher: Mad Dog Math
Note- These cards are optional, your student will be able to practice math facts online but if they would prefer to have the physical cards as well, this is here for you.
Mad Dog Math Facts Fee
Fee: $10
GCA is subsidizing this fee so it is only $10. This fee will get your student a math facts program which will build their math fact fluency and make all math easier. This will be billed through FACTS.
Science
Science 3 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-62856-864-6
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
Science 3 Student Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-866-0
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
Bible
Handwriting
Reason for Handwriting D
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785424
Copyright Year: 2004
Reading
Reading 4 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781628560763
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2018
Reading 4 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781628560756
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2018
Spelling
Spelling 4 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606821923
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
History
Mystery of History Volume II: The Early Church and Middle Ages
Publisher: Hobar
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 9781892427458
Map Skills for Today Grade 4
Publisher: Hobar
ISBN: 978-1338214918
Copyright Year: 2018
Writing
Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons
Publisher: Institute for Excellence in Writing
Author: Maria Gerber
ISBN: 978-1-62341-314-9
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Banish Boring Words (if you don’t already own it)
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 978-0545083034
Copyright Year: 2009
Math
Math 4 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-497-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Science
Science 4 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-64626-064-5
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2023
Science 4 Student Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-64626-068-3
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2023
Bible
Handwriting
Handwriting E
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785431
Copyright Year: 2004
Reading
Reading 5 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-395-5
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2020
Reading 5 Activities
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-397-9
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2020
Spelling
Spelling 5 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606821954
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
History
Mystery of History Volume III: The Renaissance, Reformation and Growth of Nations
Publisher: Hobar
ISBN: 978-1892427083
Copyright Year: 2004
Map Skills for Today: Grade 5
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1338214925
Copyright Year: 2018
Writing
English 5 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:978-1-64626-374-5
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Banish Boring Words (if you don’t already own it)
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 978-0545083034
Copyright Year: 2009
Math
Math 5 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-655-0
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2021
Science
Science 5 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606824634
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Science 5 Student Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606826010
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Bible
Basics for a Biblical Worldview
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:978-1-62856-627-7
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2021
Reading
Reading 6 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-60682-060-5
Edition: 2nd
Reading 6 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-57924-543-6
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2003
Spelling
Spelling 6 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:‘9781606824610
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2014
History
Heritage Studies 6: Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-228-6
Copyright Year: 2018
Heritage Studies 6: Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-62856-229-3
Copyright Year: 2018
English
English 6 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-230-2
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2012
Math
Math 6 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-64626-030-0
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2022
Science
Science 6 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606822067
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2013
Science 6 Student Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:‘9781606822173
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2013
Bible
Basics for a Biblical Worldview
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:978-1-62856-627-7
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2021
Basics for a Biblical Worldview Activities
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-629-1
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2021
English
Exploring Themes in Literature Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-722-9
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
Writing and Grammar 7 Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-62856-635-2
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2021
World History
World Studies Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
Edition: 5th
ISBN: 978-1-60682-983-7
Copyright Year: 2023
World Studies Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
Edition: 5th
ISBN: 978-1-64626-057-7
Copyright Year: 2023
Logic
Fallacy Detective
Publisher:BLUEDORN
ISBN: ‘9780974531571
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2015
Thinking Toolbox
Publisher:BLUEDORN
ISBN: ‘9780974531571
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2005
7th Math (choose one)
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Fundamentals of Math or Pre-Algebra. Please select one of these two options based on which math level your student is enrolled in with GCA.
Fundamentals of Math
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-850-9
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2022
Fundamentals of Math Activities
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-852-3
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2022
Pre Algebra
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-64626-010-2
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Science
Life Science Student Textbook
Publisher: ASCI
ISBN: ‘978-1-58331-540-8
Copyright Year: 2016
Life Science Lab Manual
Publisher: ASCI
ISBN: 978-1-58331-542-2
Copyright Year: 2016
Bible
Life of Christ
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-479-2
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2019
Life of Christ Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-480-8
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2019
English
Making Connections in Literature Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-64626-104-8
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2023
Writing and Grammar 8 Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-908-7
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2022
American History
American Republic
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-888-2
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2022
American Republic
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-890-5
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2022
8th Math (choose one)
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Pre-Algebra or Algebra I. Please select one of these two options based on which math level your student is enrolled in at GCA.
Pre Algebra
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-64626-010-2
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Algebra I
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘9781606820452
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Science
Earth Science Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-283-5
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2018
Earth Science Student Lab Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:‘978-1-62856-284-2
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2018
Spanish (elective)
If your student registers for the MS Spanish elective, they will need to buy this book.
La Clase Divertida Level 2 Student Packet
Publisher: La Clase Divertida
Bible: Personal Leadership
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1476764665
Copyright Year: 2014
Peacemaker: Handling Conflict Without Fighting Back or Running Away
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 978-0801045356
Copyright Year: 2008
From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya: A Biographical History of Christian Missions
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310239376
Edition: 2nd
Fundamentals of Literature
Fundamentals of Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘9781628564365
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
Animal Farm
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Prestwick House
ISBN: 9780451526342
Geography
Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation
Publisher: IVP Books
ISBN:978-0830857241
Copyright Year: 2010
Geography For Dummies
Publisher: Hungry Minds
ISBN: 978-1119867128
Copyright Year: 2022
Spanish 1
Avancemos Spanish 1
Publisher: Holt McDougal
ISBN:‘9780547871912
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2013
9th Math (choose one)
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Algebra I or Geometry. Please select one of these two options based on which math level your student is enrolled in at GCA.
Algebra I
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘9781606820452
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Geometry
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606828946
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2016
Biology
Biology Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-60682-936-3
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2017
Biology Lab Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-023-7
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2017
Bible: Starting Points/Worldview
Assumptions That Affect Our Lives: How Worldviews Determine Values that Influence Behavior and Shape Culture
Author: Overman
Copyright Year: 2006
Know Why You Believe
Author: Little
ISBN: 978-0830834228
Copyright Year: 2008
Know What You Believe
Author: Little
ISBN: 978-0830834235
Copyright Year: 2008
Mere Christianity
Author: C. S. Lewis
ISBN: 978-0060652920
Copyright Year: 2015
Elements of Literature
Elements of Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-565-2
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
World History
World History Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-344-3
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2019
World History Student Activities
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-373-3
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2019
Spanish 2
Avancemos Spanish 2
Publisher: Holt McDougal
ISBN: 9780547871936
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2013
Spanish English Dictionary
Publisher:Merriam-Webster
ISBN: 978-1596951655
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2014
10th Math (choose one)
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Algebra I or Geometry. Please select one of these two options based on which math level your student is enrolled in at GCA.
Algebra I
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘9781606820452
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Geometry
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606828946
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2016
Algebra 2
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606821985
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2014
Chemistry
Chemistry Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-686-4
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
American Literature
American Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-60682-733-8
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
The Great Gatsby
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
ISBN: ‘978-0743273565
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2004
Biblical Literature Dual Credit Course
The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story
Publisher:Baker Academic
ISBN: ‘978-0801049569
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2014
NIV Quest Study Bible
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 978-0310450818
Copyright Year: 2019
U.S. History
United States History Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-207-1
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2018
United States History Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-223-1
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2018
11th-12th Math (choose one)
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Algebra 2 or PreCalculus. Please note- both classes will need the Algebra 2 book. For the Pre-calculus book, a class set of Pre-calc books will also be provided by GCA>
Algebra 2
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606821985
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2014
Physics
Exploring Creation with Physics
Publisher: Apologia
ISBN: ‘978-1932012422
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2004
Apologetics
Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible
Author: J. Warner Wallace
ISBN: 978-0310111276
Copyright Year: 2021
Now, That’s a Good Question: Answers to Questions about Life and Faith
Author: R.C. Sproul
ISBN: 978-0842347112
Copyright Year: 2020
SAT/ACT (elective
Princeton Review ACT Prep, 2023: 6 Practice Tests + Content Review + Strategies
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN:978-0593516324
Copyright Year: 2023
Professional Communications (2nd Semester)
What Color is Your Parachute for Teens
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 978-1607745778
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2015
Personality Insights DISC Profile, Teen Extended Version
British Literature
British Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-319-1
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Interpreting the Bible
Grasping God’s Word
Author: Duvall and Hayes
ISBN: 978-0310109174
Copyright Year: 2020
Apologetics
Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible
Author: J. Warner Wallace
ISBN: 978-0310111276
Copyright Year: 2021
Now, That’s a Good Question: Answers to Questions about Life and Faith
Author: R.C. Sproul
ISBN: 978-0842347112
Copyright Year: 2020
Government (1st Semester)
American Government
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-424-2
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2020
Economics (2nd Semester)
Money, Greed, and God, Why Capitalism is the Solution and Not the Problem
ISBN: ‘978-0061900570
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2010
Common Sense Economics
ISBN: ‘978-1250106940
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
Oikonomia – Economics for Life & Purpose, Student Guide
11th-12th Math (choose one)
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Algebra 2 or PreCalculus. Please note- both classes will need the Algebra 2 book. For the Pre-calculus book, a class set of Pre-calc books will also be provided by GCA>
Algebra 2
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606821985
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2014
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Body (Advanced Biology) Student Textbook
Publisher: Apologia
ISBN: ‘978-1-946506-60-3
Edition: 2nd
Kaplan Anatomy Coloring Book Eighth Edition (OPTIONAL)
Publisher: Kaplan
ISBN: ‘9781506276403
SAT/ACT (elective
Princeton Review ACT Prep, 2023: 6 Practice Tests + Content Review + Strategies
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN:978-0593516324
Copyright Year: 2023
Personal Finance
Technology
There may not be any books for this class, we will keep you posted if the teacher ends up wanting to add something.
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