GCA Book List 2024-2025
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.
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Bible
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 6
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781087710457
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 1
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN:9781535909396
2856-204-0
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Handwriting
Reason for Handwriting K
Publisher: Reason for Handwriting
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Reading- BJU
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:978-1-6
Math- BJU
Math K5
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-60682-485-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2014
Bible
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 6
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781087710457
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 1
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN:9781535909396
Handwriting
Handwriting A
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785387
Copyright Year: 2004
English-
NOTE- For some reason these two are NOT on the BJU Parent Portal so if you are ordering through the parent portal make sure you note you will need to purchase this elsewhere. Let haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org know if you are having any trouble finding this book.
Phonics and English 1 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-257-6
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
Reading 1 Service Word Cards
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:978-1-60682-111-4
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2019
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Reading
Reading 1 Student Worktext (NOT ON THE BJU PARENT ORDER SITE)
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606821091
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2012
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: 978-1-64626-397-4
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2024
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
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 6
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781087710457
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 1
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN:9781535909396
Handwriting
Handwriting T- Transition Worktext
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785400
Copyright Year: 2004
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
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
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
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 6
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781087710440
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 1
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781535909402
Handwriting
Handwriting C
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785417
Copyright Year: 2004
History
Mystery of History Volume I: Creation to Resurrection
Publisher: Hobar
ISBN: 9781892427298
Copyright Year: 2010
Edition: 3rd
Mystery of History Audiobook (OPTIONAL)
Publisher: Hobar
Copyright Year: 2010
Edition: 3rd
Map skills for Today
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN:978-1338214901
Copyright Year: 2018
Writing
Adventures in Writing
Publisher: Institute for Excellence in Writing
ISBN:978-1-62341-405-4
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2023
Banish Boring Words (if you don’t already own it)
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 978-0545083034
Copyright Year: 2009
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
Reading
Reading 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781606828915
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-60682-891-5
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-64626-616-6
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Spelling
Spelling 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781628564419
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
Math
Math 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781628562125
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2018
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
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 6
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781087710440
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 1
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781535909402
Handwriting
Reason for Handwriting D
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785424
Copyright Year: 2004
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
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
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
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
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 6
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781087710440
The Gospel Project for Kids: Home Edition – Grades 3-5Workbook Semester 1
Publisher: Lifeway
ISBN: 9781535909402
Handwriting
Handwriting E
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785431
Copyright Year: 2004
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
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
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
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
30 Days to Understanding the Bible, 30th Anniversary: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 minutes a day
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Year: 2018
ISBN: 978-0785216186
Wired: For a Life of Worship
Publisher: Louie Giglio
Year: 2006
ISBN: 9781590525838
History
Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Author: Linda Lacour Hobar
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
Reading
Perspectives in Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-744-1
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2022
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
Journeying with God: A Survey of the Old Testament Grades 9-10 Student Edition
Publisher: PURPOSEFUL DESIGN
ISBN: 9781583312162
Logic
Fallacy Detective
Publisher:BLUEDORN
ISBN: ‘9780974531571
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2015
Thinking Toolbox
Publisher:BLUEDORN
ISBN: ‘9780974531571
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2005
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
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
English
Exploring Themes in Literature Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-722-9
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
World History
World Studies Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
Edition: 5th
ISBN: 978-1-60682-983-7
Copyright Year: 2023
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
Bible
NLT Immerse: The Reading Bible: Messiah
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 978-1496458315
Copyright Year: 2021
Connecting with God: New Testament Survey Student Edition
Publisher: Purposeful Design
ISBN: 9781583312810
Copyright Year: 2014
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
English
Making Connections in Literature Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-64626-104-8
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2023
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
NOTE: This book is not on the BJU Parent Portal so if you are ordering through the parent portal make sure you note you will need to purchase this elsewhere. Let haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org know if you are having any trouble finding this book.
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
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
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
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
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
NOTE: This book (Algebra I) is not on the BJU Parent Portal so if you are ordering through the parent portal make sure you note you will need to purchase this elsewhere. Let haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org know if you are having any trouble finding this book.
Geometry
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606828946
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2016
Biology
NOTE: These books are not on the BJU Parent Portal so if you are ordering through the parent portal make sure you note you will need to purchase this elsewhere. Let haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org know if you are having any trouble finding these books.
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
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
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
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
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
Chemistry Lab Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-688-8
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
Economics (1st Semester) (THIS IS A CHANGE)
Money, Greed, and God 10th anniversary edition
ISBN: ‘978-0062841001
Edition: 10th
Copyright Year: 2019
Common Sense Economics
ISBN: ‘978-1250106940
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2016
Oikonomia – Economics for Life & Purpose, Student Guide
Physics
Exploring Creation with Physics
Publisher: Apologia
ISBN: ‘978-1932012422
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2004
Spanish 3
Esperanza Renace (Esperanza Rising) (Scholastic Gold) (Spanish Edition)
Publisher: Scholastic en español
ISBN: 978-0439398855
Copyright Year: 2002
Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Spanish-English Dictionary (or similar)
Publisher: Scholastic en español
ISBN: 978-0877795193
Copyright Year: 2002
Spanish 3 will also include an online program element, please watch for more information about this.
Bible (coming mid-summer)
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
British Literature (THIS IS A CHANGE)
Contact Glenn if you have already purchased your American Literature book and we will buy it back from you.
British Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-319-1
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Government (2nd Semester) (THIS IS A CHANGE)
American Government
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-424-2
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2020
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
BJU PRODUCTS CAN ALL BE PURCHASED CLICK HERE
British Literature
British Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-319-1
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2019
Government (2nd Semester)
American Government
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-424-2
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2020
Economics (1st Semester)
Money, Greed, and God 10th anniversary edition
ISBN: ‘978-0062841001
Edition: 10th
Copyright Year: 2019
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
Calculus (coming mid-summer)
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, 2024: 6 Practice Tests + Content Review + Strategies
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN: 978-0593516683
Copyright Year: 2023
Personal Finance
Your Money Counts
Publisher: Compass – Finances God’s Way
ISBN:978-1734822311
Copyright Year: 2020
NOTE- Please view your student’s schedule to see which Bible class they are enrolled in and only buy the books below that correspond with their Bible Class.
Personal Leadership (9th Grade)
NOTE- See below for the book Peacemaker for teens that was added 7/8/2024.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: ‘978-1476764665
Copyright Year: 2014
The Peacemaker: Handling Conflict without Fighting Back or Running Away
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 978-0801045356
Copyright Year: 2008
Drama of Scripture Dual Credit Course (10th-11th)
11th graders, check your schedule to see which Bible course you are enrolled in. Email haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org if you have any questions.
The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story
Publisher:Baker Academic
ISBN: ‘978-0801049569
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2014
Link to Purchase
Bible Symposium (11th-12th)
11th graders, check your schedule to see which Bible course you are enrolled in. Email haley.edwards@gcafrisco.org if you have any questions.
Galatians For You
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 978-1908762344
Copyright Year: 2012
Judges for You
Author: Duvall and Hayes
ISBN: 978-1908762863
Copyright Year: 2013
Jesus the King: Understanding the Life and Death of the Son of God
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 978-1594486661
Copyright Year: 2013
Forms + Resources