GCA Book List 2026-2027
Please see the grade level book lists below for the current school year, 2026-2027.
If you have any questions regarding the book lists, please reach out to administration.
Please note: New consumables may be added. Materials for electives and Bible classes may be added as well. Please check back for updates.
You may choose to purchase your books wherever you would like.
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Bible
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN:9781535985314
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781535985314
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700298
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700328
ELAR
Logic of English:
Please visit THIS PAGE to view and purchase Kindergarten ELAR.
Handwriting
Reason for Handwriting K
Publisher: Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 1-58938-301-X
Math
Math K5
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:9781646266241
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2025
Science
Apologia Exploring Creation Together
Publisher: Apologia Educational Ministries
ISBN: 978-1-946506-91-7
Bible
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN:9781535985307
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Workbook Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781535985314
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700298
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700328
Handwriting
Handwriting A
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785387
Copyright Year: 2004
ELAR
Logic of English
Please visit THIS PAGE to view the 1st Grade ELAR curriculum.
History
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
Bible
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN:9781535985307
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Workbook Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781535985314
Link to Purchase
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700298
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades K-2 Workbook Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700328
Handwriting
Handwriting T- Transition Worktext
Publisher: A Reason for Handwriting
ISBN: 9780936785400
Copyright Year: 2004
Reading
Reading 2: Expeditions Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2026
Reading 2: Expeditions Activities
ISBN: 9781646268290
Author: BJU Press
Copyright Year: 2026
Link to Purchase
Writing & Grammar
Writing & Grammar 2 Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
Edition: 4th
ISBN: 9781646267927
Copyright: 2026
Spelling
Spelling 2 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781646267750
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2025
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: 9781646267101
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2025
Math 2 Manipulative Packet (OPTIONAL: Only buy if you think your student would benefit from manipulatives)
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781646267132
Copyright Year: 2025
Science
Science 2 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-607-9
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2020
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Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-609-3
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2020
Bible
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN:9781535985307
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The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital 3rd-5th Grade Workbook Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781535985314
Link to Purchase
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The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700298
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700328
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
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Adventure in Reading 3A
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:9781646266159
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
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Adventure in Reading 3B
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-64626-616-6
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Spelling
BJU Press Spelling 3 Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781646268504
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2026
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
People and Places in Our Community [Student Book]
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-275-3
Copyright Year: 2017
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Banish Boring Words (if you don’t already own it)
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 978-0545083034
Copyright Year: 2009
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Tools for Young Writers
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-170-1
Copyright Year: 2014
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Math
Math 3 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:9781646267774
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2026
Science
Science 3 Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:978-1-62856-864-6
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
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Science 3 Student Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-866-0
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
Bible
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN:9781535985307
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital 3rd- 5th Grade Workbook Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781535985314
Link to Purchase_
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700298
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700328
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
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Reading 4 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 9781628560756
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2018
Spelling
Spelling 4 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:9781628565669
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
History
Mystery of History Volume II: The Early Church and Middle Ages
Publisher: Hobar
Edition: 2nd
ISBN: 9781892427458
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Map Skills for Today Grade 4
Publisher: Hobar
ISBN: 978-1338214918
Copyright Year: 2018
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Writing
Discoveries in Writing [Student Book]
Publisher: Institute for Excellence in Writing
ISBN: 978-1-62341-408-5
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2024
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Banish Boring Words
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
The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN:9781535985307
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The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital 3rd – 5th Grade Workbook Semester 4
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781535985314
Link to Purchase
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The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Teacher Guide Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700298
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The Gospel Project: Home Edition Digital Grades 3-5 Workbook Semester 5
Publisher: Lifeway Christian Resources
ISBN: 9781087700328
Reading
Reading 5 Student Text
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-395-5
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
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Map Skills for Today: Grade 5
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1338214925
Copyright Year: 2018
Writing
Frontiers in Writing
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-415-3
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2024
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Banish Boring Words (if you don’t already own it)
Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
ISBN: 978-0545083034
Copyright Year: 2009
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English 5 Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781646263745
Copyright Year: 2023
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: 5th
Copyright Year: 2025
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Science 5 Student Activity Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781646266067
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2025
Bible
*All students should have a Bible that they bring to class each day.
6th Grade Bible Curriculum: Please visit THIS PAGE to review and purchase.
Reading
Perspectives in Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-744-1
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2022
Grammar
Easy Grammar: Grade 6 Student Workbook
Author: Easy Grammar Systems
ISBN: 978-0-936981-468
History
Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Author: Linda Lacour Hobar
English
Frontiers in Writing
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-415-3
Edition: 1st
Copyright Year: 2024
Portable Walls Grammar on the Go
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-382-8
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2023
Math
Math 6 Student Worktext
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-64626-030-0
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2022
Science
Exploring Science Student Text
ISBN: 9781646268023
Author: BJU Press
Copyright Year: 2026
Edition: 5th ed.
Exploring Science Activities & Lab Manual
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781646268047
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2026
Adventure
Purchase only if your student is in Adventure Elective.
Mineral Wells A Climber’s Guide: The Closest Outdoor Climbing Destination in North Texas
Bible
*All students should have a Bible that they bring to class each day.
7th Grade Bible Curriculum: Please visit THIS PAGE to review and purchase.
English
Exploring Themes in Literature Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-62856-722-9
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-331-6
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2020
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Portable Walls Grammar on the Go
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-382-8
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2023
Grammar
Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook
Author: Easy Grammar Systems
ISBN: 978-0-936981-147
History
McGraw Hill Texas History
Students do not need to purchase this book as we have class copies.
Logic
Fallacy Detective
Publisher: BLUEDORN
ISBN: ‘9780974531571
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2015
Thinking Toolbox
*Please be sure to purchase this specific book linked to ensure all versions are cohesive with teacher’s edition.
Publisher: BLUEDORN
ISBN:978-0974531588
Copyright Year: 2023
7th Math
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: 9781628568523
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2022
Pre Algebra
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-64626-010-2
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2023
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator,
Science
Life Science Student Textbook
Publisher: ACSI
ISBN: 978-1-58331-540-8
Copyright Year: 2016
Adventure
Purchase only if your student is in Adventure Elective.
Mineral Wells A Climber’s Guide: The Closest Outdoor Climbing Destination in North Texas
Bible
Any ESV Translation Bible. Students will bring this bible with them to school.
A quick link:
8th Grade Bible Curriculum: Please visit THIS PAGE to review and purchase.
English
Making Connections in Literature Student Edition
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN: 978-1-64626-104-8
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2023
U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-324-8
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2019
Portable Walls Grammar on the Go
Publisher: IEW
ISBN: 978-1-62341-382-8
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2023
Grammar
Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: 180 Daily Teaching Lessons – Grade 8 Student Workbook
Author: Easy Grammar Systems
ISBN: 978-0-936981-628
American History
American Republic
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-888-2
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2022
American Republic Activities Workbook
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 978-1-62856-890-5
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2022
8th Math
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: 9781646264902
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2024
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator,
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
Adventure
Purchase only if your student is in Adventure Elective.
Mineral Wells A Climber’s Guide: The Closest Outdoor Climbing Destination in North Texas
Bible
*All students should have a Bible that they bring to class each day.
Bible Apologetics 1: Please visit THIS LINK to view & purchase Bible Curriculum.
Literature
Fundamentals of Literature Student Text
*Students will not need to purchase this book as we have a class set. However, you may do so if you’d like.
Publisher: BJU University
ISBN:9781628564365
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2018
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Animal Farm
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: Prestwick House
ISBN: 9780451526342
World History
World History Student Edition
ISBN: 9781646267415
Author: BJU Press
Copyright Year: 2026
Edition: 6th
9th Math
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: ‘9781646264902
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2024
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator,
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Geometry
Geometry Student Text
ISBN: 9781606828946
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2016
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Texas Instruments TI-84 PLUS CE Graphing Calculator
Biology
Biology Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781646261116
Edition: 6th
Copyright Year: 2024
Bible
*All students should have a Bible that they bring to class each day.
Bible Apologetics 1: Please visit THIS LINK to view & purchase Bible Curriculum.
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 Edition
ISBN: 9781646267415
Author: BJU Press
Copyright Year: 2026
Edition: 6th
10th Math
When your student is assessed by GCA they will either test into Geometry or Algebra 2. Please select one of these two options based on which math level your student is enrolled in at GCA.
Geometry
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606828946
Edition: 4th
Copyright Year: 2016
Algebra 2
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ”9781606821985
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2014
Texas Instruments TI-84 PLUS CE Graphing Calculator
Chemistry
Chemistry Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: ‘978-1-62856-686-4
Edition: 5th
Copyright Year: 2021
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Chemistry Lab Manual
Bible
*All students should have a Bible that they bring to class each day.
If you student is in Bible Apologetics 1: Please visit THIS LINK to view & purchase Bible Curriculum.
If not, these are their needed Books:
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
ISBN: 978-0830839834
God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts
ISBN: 978-0830853649
Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund
ISBN: 978-1433566134
British Literature
British Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:9781646268948
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2025
Government
American Government Student Edition
Personal Finance & Economics
Common Sense Economics
Author: Gwartney, Stroup, Lee, Ferrarini, and Calhoun
Money, Greed, and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise
Author: Jay Richards
Oikonomia Student Workbook
11th-12th Math
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
(Used also for Pre-Calc)
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606821985
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2014
Texas Instruments TI-84 PLUS CE Graphing Calculator
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Physics
Exploring Creation with Physics
Publisher: Apologia
ISBN: ‘978-1932012422
Edition: 2nd
Copyright Year: 2004
ACT Prep
Princeton Review ACT Prep, 2026
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN: 979-8217223817
Copyright Year: 2026
Bible
Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves
ISBN: 978-0830839834
God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts
ISBN: 978-0830853649
Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund
ISBN: 978-1433566134
British Literature
British Literature Student Text
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN:9781646268948
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2025
Government
American Government Student Edition
11th-12th Math
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
(Also used for Pre-Calc)
Publisher: BJU Press
ISBN: 9781606821985
Edition: 3rd
Copyright Year: 2014
Texas Instruments TI-84 PLUS CE Graphing Calculator
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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
ACT Prep
*If your student is not taking this course, you do not need to purchase book*
Princeton Review ACT Prep, 2026
Publisher: Princeton Review
ISBN:ISBN: 979-8217223817
Copyright Year: 2026
Personal Finance & Economics
Common Sense Economics
Author: Gwartney, Stroup, Lee, Ferrarini, and Calhoun
Money, Greed, and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise
Author: Jay Richards
Oikonomia Student Workbook
Forms + Resources