Book Lists

 

Primary School
Playschool Booklist
Mathematics
Number Fun 1 $1,000
Number Fun 2 $1,000
Reading
I Can Say My ABC
World Studies
$1,000
$3,000
Handwriting
Nursery 1 Writing Fun 2 $1,000
Art
Drawing Book $500
Supplies
Two large (fat) beginner pencils (to be replenished throughout the year) $600

 

Nursery 1 Booklist
Mathematics
Roraima Reader Numeracy Workbook Year 1 $1,400
I can count Book 1 $1,000
Number Fun 2 (New students Only)           $1,000
Reading
Roraima Reader Literacy Workbook Year 1 $1,400
In the Garden $1,000
Handwriting
Roraima Reader Writing Skills Workbook Year 1 $1,400
Getting Writing Right (l i j t) Book 1 $1,000
Nursery 1 Writing Fun (Copy book)
1 Composition Book

$1,000

$400

Art
Drawing Book $500
Supplies
Two large (fat) beginner pencils and a sharpener $600

 

Nursery 2 Booklist
Mathematics
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Nursery
(New Students only)
$1,600
Shapes and sizes $1,000
Roraima Reader Numeracy Workbook Year 2 $1,700
Reading
Roraima Reader Literacy Workbook Year 2 $1,700
Timehri Reader Workbook 1-3 and Animal Friends Reader $1,600
On the Path Reading Book $1,000
On the Path Student Workbook $1,000
Handwriting
Getting Writing Right Nursery 2 Book 2 (coag) $1,000
Handwriting Book $800
Art
Drawing Book  (12” x 14”) $500
Supplies
Two large (fat) beginner pencils (to be replenished throughout the year) $600
1 composition book $1,000

 

 

Grade 1 Booklist
Mathematics
Prep A Math 1 2 3 $1,600
Bright Sparks Mathematics Student Book Level 1   $1,600
Reading
Down the Road Reading Book             $1,200
Down the Road Workbook     $1,300
Over the Hill Reading Book  $1,200
Over the Hill Workbook  $1,300
Language
Caribbean Language Arts Project Stage 2 $1,200
A Process of Testing Language Arts Level 1 $2,300
A Process of Learning Language Arts Level 1
Collins First School Dictionary (Learn with Words)
$2,600
$2,000
Social Studies
Social Studies for Our Children Book 1    $1,000
Science
Revised Edition 2013
Science Around Us Book 1 $1,000
Spanish – My First 1000 Words $1,200
ICT
Work Book -Grade 1 $1,800
Music
Let us Sing $1,200
Theory Manuscript (Grade 1-2) $800
Hand Writing Book $800
My Growth Tracker $800
Art – Drawing Book (10” x 12” ) with plain pages $500
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack
Paint brushes and palette
Colour pencils
3 medium canvas
Sketch pad for painting
Small jars of Crayola paint
3 framed canvases, or pack of 5, (small, medium, large)
Pencils (not mechanical)
1  Plastic ruler  and an eraser
Crayons ( wax/ wooden coloured pencils)
10 small exercise books
1 Art Book
Additional materials will be requested each term.

 

Grade 2 Booklist
Mathematics
Bright Sparks Mathematics Student Book Level 2  $1,600
Reading
Down the Road Reading Book             $1,200
Down the Road Workbook     $1,300
Through the Forest Reading Book  $1,200
Through the Forest Workbook  $1,400
Language
A Process of Testing Language Arts Level 2 $2,600
Developing Comprehension Level B
Collins First School Dictionary (Learn with Words)
$1,600
$2,000
Social Studies
Social Studies for Our Children Book 2    $1,000
Science
Science Around Us Book 2 $1,000
Spanish – My First 1000 Words $1,200
ICT
Work Book -Grade 2 $1,800
Music
Let us Sing $1,200
Theory Manuscript (Grade 1-2) $800
Hand Writing Book $800
My Growth Tracker $800
Art – Drawing Book (10” x 12” ) with plain pages $500
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack
Paint brushes and palette
Colour pencils
3 medium canvas
Sketch pad for painting
Small jars of Crayola paint
3 framed canvases, or pack of 5, (small, medium, large)
Pencils (not mechanical)
1  Plastic ruler  and an eraser
Crayons ( wax/ wooden coloured pencils)
10 small exercise books
1 Art Book
Additional materials will be requested each term.

 

Grade 3 Booklist
Mathematics
Integrated Mathematics for Primary Schools Book 2 $1,600
Bright Sparks Mathematics Student Book Level 3  $1,600
Reading
By the Creek Reading Book             $1,500
By the Creek Workbook     $1,000
Language
A Process of Learning Language Arts Level 3 $2,600
A Process of Testing Language Arts Level 3 $2,300
Caribbean Language Arts Project Workbook
Practising Comprehension Level 2 (Skills Based Approach)
Oxford Pocket Dictionary (Grades 3-6)
$1,200
$1,100
$2,400
Social Studies
Social Studies for Our Children Book 3    $1,200
Science
Science Made Easy (Grades 3-6) $2,600
Spanish – Spanish Grammar Practice $2,500
ICT
Work Book -Grade 3 $1,800
Music
Let us Sing $1,200
Theory Manuscript $800
Hand Writing Book $800
My Growth Tracker $800
Art – Drawing Book (10” x 12” ) with plain pages $500
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack
Paint brushes and palette
Colour pencils
3 medium canvas
Sketch pad for painting
Small jars of Crayola paint
3 framed canvases, or pack of 5, (small, medium, large)
Pencils (not mechanical)
1  Plastic ruler  and an eraser
Crayons ( wax/ wooden coloured pencils)
7 Composition books
1 Art Book
Additional materials will be requested each term.

 

Grade 4 Booklist
Mathematics
Integrated Mathematics for Primary Schools Book 3 $1,800
Bright Sparks Mathematics Student Book Level 4  $1,600
Language
New Junior English Revised New Caribbean Edition (Grades 4-6) $1,700
A Basic English Course Level 2 $1,100
A Process of Learning Language Arts Level 3 $2,600
A Process of Testing Language Arts Level 3 $2,300
Practising Comprehension Level 3 (Skills Based Approach) $1,500
A Process of Testing Language Arts Book 3 (New Students Only) $2,300
A Process of Learning Language Arts Book 3 (New Students Only) $2,600
Pocket Oxford English Dictionary (Grades 3-6) $2,500
Social Studies
Guyana, Our Country our Home (Grades 4-6 $3,300
Social Studies for Our Children Book 4 $1,300
Social Studies Made Easy (Grade 4-6) $3,200
Guyana – Atlas $3,000
Science
Science Around Us Book 4 $1,300
Science Made Easy (Grades 3-6) $2,600
Spanish – Spanish Grammar Practice $2,500
ICT
Work Book -Grade 4 $2,100
Music
Let us Sing (New Students Only) $1,200
Theory Manuscript $800
Hand Writing Book $800
My Growth Tracker $800
Art – Drawing Book (10” x 12” ) with plain pages $500
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack
Paint brushes and palette
Colour pencils
3 medium canvas
Sketch pad for painting
Small jars of Crayola paint
3 framed canvases, or pack of 5, (small, medium, large)
Pencils (not mechanical)
1  Plastic ruler  and an eraser
Crayons ( wax/ wooden coloured pencils)
7 Composition books
1 Art Book
Additional materials will be requested each term.

 

Grade 5 Booklist
Mathematics

Developing Mathematical Minds at Upper Primary Level Volume 1

$2,800
Graded Mathematics for Guyana Primary Schools $3,600
Language
Illustrated First Aid in English (Grades 5-6) $2,500
New Junior English Revised (Used in Grades 4-6) $1,700
Understanding English Grammar Steve E. Gonsalves (Grades 5-6) $2,000
Practising Comprehension – Level 4 $1,500
Students’ Companion Caribbean Edition (Grades 5-6) $2,000
Mastering Vocabulary Book 5 $1,600
A Process of Testing Language Arts Book 4 $1,700
Pocket Oxford English Dictionary (Grades 3-6) $2,500
Social Studies
Guyana, Our Country our Home (Grades 4-6 $3,300
Social Studies for Our Children Book 5 $1,300
Social Studies Made Easy (Grade 4-6) $3,200
Guyana – Atlas $3,000
Science
Science Around Us Book 5 $1,600
Science Made Easy (Grades 3-6) $2,600
Spanish – Spanish Grammar Practice $2,500
ICT
Work Book -Grade 4 $2,100
Music
Let us Sing (New Students Only) $1,200
Theory Manuscript $800
Hand Writing Book $800
My Growth Tracker $800
Art – Drawing Book (10” x 12” ) with plain pages $500
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack
Paint brushes and palette
Colour pencils
3 medium canvas
Sketch pad for painting
Small jars of Crayola paint
3 framed canvases, or pack of 5, (small, medium, large)
Pencils (not mechanical)
1  Plastic ruler  and an eraser
Crayons ( wax/ wooden coloured pencils)
7 Composition books
Geometry Set
Additional materials will be requested each term.

 

Grade 6 Booklist
Mathematics

Developing Mathematical Minds at Upper Primary Level Volume 1

$2,800
Language
Illustrated First Aid in English (Grades 5-6) $2,500
New Junior English Revised (Used in Grades 4-6) $1,700
Understanding English Grammar Steve E. Gonsalves (Grades 5-6) $2,000
Students’ Companion Caribbean Edition (Grades 5-6) $2,000
Mastering Vocabulary Book 5 $1,600
Pocket Oxford English Dictionary (Grades 3-6) $2,500
Social Studies
Guyana, Our Country our Home (Grades 4-6 $3,300
Social Studies Made Easy (Grade 4-6) $3,200
Guyana – Atlas $3,000
Science
Science Around Us – Book 6 $1,600
Science Made Easy (Grades 3-6) $2,600
Spanish – Spanish Grammar Practice $2,500
ICT
Work Book -Grade 4 $2,100
Music
Let us Sing (New Students Only) $1,200
Theory Manuscript $800
Hand Writing Book $800
My Growth Tracker $800
Art – Drawing Book (10” x 12” ) with plain pages $500
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack
Paint brushes and palette
Colour pencils
3 medium canvas
Sketch pad for painting
Small jars of Crayola paint
3 framed canvases, or pack of 5, (small, medium, large)
Pencils (not mechanical)
1  Plastic ruler  and an eraser
Crayons ( wax/ wooden coloured pencils)
7 Composition books
Geometry Set
Additional materials will be requested each term.
Middle School
Grade 7 Booklist

It is of the utmost importance that every student has a copy of each textbook on the Book List. The text should be brought to each class.

Please note that text books (except the ones available at the school) are generally not stocked by book sellers in Guyana and should be ordered online or bought overseas. Some of the Literature texts might be available in Guyana. Some text books may be available from Austin’s Book Services.

Additional supplies needed are listed also and should be brought each day.

Students will need access to a laptop computer, tablet or smartphone to access textbooks and other school resources.

English Language
Cambridge Checkpoint English 2nd Edn. Coursebook AND Workbook
ISBN 9781108746588 Coursebook 7
ISBN 9781108746625 Workbook 7
Grammar Handout (Can be purchased at the school)  $1,000 
Oxford English Dictionary/Thesaurus
English Literature
Divergent Veronica Roth
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins
Uglies Scott Westerfeld
The Wednesday Wars Gary D. Schmidt
The Massacura Man Paloma Mohamed
Vintage Uriel Narine Singh
Mathematics
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Stage 7 Books 1 – (Available at the school) $2,500 
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Stage 7 Books 2  – (Available at the school) $2,600 
Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths Stage 7: Workbook A. Duncombe ISBN 9780008378561 $3,000 
Spanish
¡Chévere! Spanish for Caribbean Secondary Schools Students Book 1 & Activity Book 1 -Anne-Maria Bankay et al
Oxford Learner’s Spanish Dictionary
History
Compilation of readings/articles
(Can be purchased at the school)
$2,200 
Geography
Compilation of readings/articles
(Can be purchased at the school)
$1,200 
Integrated Science
Essential Science Stage 7 for Cambridge
Secondary 1 – Student Book AND Workbook
Student Book     ISBN 9781408520581
Workbook           ISBN 9781408520659
ICT
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Third Edition
(Used in Forms 1-5 / Grades 7-11)
Graham Brown, Brian Sargent & David Watson
ISBN 9781398318540
Music
Abracadabra Recorder Introduction ISBN 9781408194393
The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part 1 ISBN 9781854724465
Music Theory in Practice 1 -ISBN 9781860969423 $1,000 
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL Form 1 Workbook
(Can be purchased at the school)
$1,400 
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack (Red/Blue/Yellow)
Paint brushes (broad and fine tips) and palette
Colour pencils/Markers/Crayons
Graph Book
Sketch pad for painting
Stapler and Painting Containers
Additional materials will be requested each term.
Supplies
Pens (Blue or Black ink only)
Exercise books (Hardcover books are recommended)
Calculator
Eraser
Ruler and Geometry Set
Scissors (rounded tip)
Flash Drive (8GB or more)
Paste and Scotch Tape

 

 

Grade 8 Booklist

It is of the utmost importance that every student has a copy of each textbook on the Book List. The text should be brought to each class.

Please note that text books (except the ones available at the school) are generally not stocked by book sellers in Guyana and should be ordered online or bought overseas. Some of the Literature texts might be available in Guyana. Some text books may be available from Austin’s Book Services.

Additional supplies needed are listed also and should be brought each day.

Students will need access to a laptop computer, tablet or smartphone to access textbooks and other school resources.

English Language
Cambridge Checkpoint English 2nd Edn. Coursebook AND Workbook
ISBN 9781107690998 Coursebook 8
ISBN 9781108746656 Workbook 8
Oxford English Dictionary/Thesaurus
English Literature
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J. K. Rowling
The Boy in The Striped Pajamas John Boyne
A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L‘Engle
Simplified Midsummer’s Night Dream William Shakespeare
Caribbean Mythology and Modern Life: 5 One Act Plays for Young People: Second Edition Dr Paloma Mohamed 
Vintage Uriel Narine Singh
Mathematics
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Stage 8 Books 1 – (Available at the school)
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Stage 8 Books 2  – (Available at the school)
Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths Stage 8: Workbook A. Duncombe ISBN 9780008378578
Spanish
¡Chévere! Spanish for Caribbean Secondary Schools Students Book 2 & Activity Book 2 -Anne-Maria Bankay et al
(Used in Forms 2 & 3 / Grades 8 & 9) 
Oxford Learner’s Spanish Dictionary
History
Compilation of readings/articles
(Can be purchased at the school)
Geography
Compilation of readings/articles
(Can be purchased at the school)
Integrated Science
Essential Science Stage 8 for Cambridge
Secondary 1 – Student Book AND Workbook
Student Book     ISBN 9781408520598
Workbook           ISBN 9781408520680
ICT
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Third Edition
(Used in Forms 2-5 / Grades 8-11)
Graham Brown, Brian Sargent & David Watson
ISBN 9781471807213
Music
Abracadabra Recorder Book 2 ISBN 9781408194386
The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part 1 ISBN 9781854724465
Music Theory in Practice 1 -ISBN 9781860969423
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack (Red/Blue/Yellow)
Paint brushes (broad and fine tips) and palette
Colour pencils/Markers/Crayons
Graph Book
Sketch pad for painting
Stapler and Painting Containers
Additional materials will be requested each term.
Supplies
Pens (Blue or Black ink only)
Exercise books (Hardcover books are recommended)
Calculator
Eraser
Ruler and Geometry Set
Scissors (rounded tip)
Flash Drive (8GB or more)
Paste and Scotch Tape

 

 

 

Grade 9 Booklist

It is of the utmost importance that every student has a copy of each textbook on the Book List. The text should be brought to each class.

Please note that text books (except the ones available at the school) are generally not stocked by book sellers in Guyana and should be ordered online or bought overseas. Some of the Literature texts might be available in Guyana. Some text books may be available from Austin’s Book Services.

Additional supplies needed are listed also and should be brought each day.

Students will need access to a laptop computer, tablet or smartphone to access textbooks and other school resources.

Business Studies
Handout of Notes
(Can be purchased at the school)
$1,000 
English Language
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Coursebook 5th Edition AND Language and Skills Practice Book 5th Edition Marian Cox
Coursebook ISBN 9781108438889
Practice Book ISBN 9781108438926 
English Comprehension  $1,000 
Handout for English Grammar $600 
Oxford English Dictionary/Thesaurus
ESL Students ONLY –
(Students whose first language in not English)
Introduction to English as a Second (Students whose first Language Coursebook AND Workbook language Fourth Edition Peter Lucantoni
Coursebook ISBN 9781107686984
Workbook 5th Edn ISBN 9781316636596
English Literature
Stories of Ourselves Vol. 2 (New Edn.) $1,000 
Songs of Ourselves Vol. 1 Part 4 $600 
Mathematics
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Stage 9 Books 1 – (Available at the school) $3,200 
Mathematics Enhancement Programme Stage 9 Books 2  – (Available at the school) $3,000 
Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths Stage 9: Workbook A. Duncombe ISBN 9780008378585
Spanish
¡Chévere! Spanish for Caribbean Secondary Schools Students Book 2 & Activity Book 2 -Anne-Maria Bankay et al
(Used in Forms 2 & 3 / Grades 8 & 9) 
Oxford Learner’s Spanish Dictionary
History
Compilation of readings/articles
(Can be purchased at the school)
$1,800 
Geography
Collins Cambridge IGCSE Geography Third Edition
J. Belfield, J Rutter et al
Student’s Book ISBN 9780008260156
(Will be used in Forms 3 – 5 / Grades 9 -11)
Biology / Chemistry / Physics
Cambridge Checkpoint Science. New Edition – Peter D. Riley.  Student’s Book 3 ISBN 9781444143782 
Workbook 3 ISBN 9781444183504
ICT
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Third Edition
(Used in Forms 2-5 / Grades 8-11)
Graham Brown, Brian Sargent & David Watson
ISBN 9781471807213
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Study and Revision Guide 2nd Edition G. Brown & D. Watson $4,000 
Art Supplies
Arylic paint pack (Red/Blue/Yellow)
Paint brushes (broad and fine tips) and palette
Colour pencils/Markers/Crayons
Graph Book
Sketch pad for painting
Stapler and Painting Containers
Additional materials will be requested each term.
Supplies
Pens (Blue or Black ink only)
Exercise books (Hardcover books are recommended)
Calculator
Eraser
Ruler and Geometry Set
Scissors (rounded tip)
Flash Drive (8GB or more)
Paste and Scotch Tape
High School

It is of the utmost importance that every student has a copy of each textbook on the Book List. The text should be brought to each class.

Students are expected to come prepared for every class. A separate exercise book is needed for each subject taken. A geometry set, calculator, and graph paper will be needed for Mathematics classes.

Compilations of exam papers by year and by topic can be purchased at the school.

Please note that textbooks (except the ones available at the school) are not stocked by booksellers in Guyana and should be ordered online or bought overseas. Some of the Literature texts might be available in Guyana.

Grades 11 and 12 Booklist – Compulsory Subjects
English Language
Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Coursebook 5th Edition AND Language and Skills Practice Book 5th Edition Marian Cox
Coursebook ISBN 9781108438889
Practice Book ISBN 9781108438926
ESL Students ONLY
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Coursebook AND Workbook Fifth Edition by Peter Lucantoni 
Coursebook 978-1-316-63655-8
Workbook 978-1-316-63659-6
Mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE Maths Student Book
Chris Pearce ISBN 978-0008257798  Publisher: Collins UK
Add. Math Students
Cambridge IGCSE Additional Maths Student Book (Form 5 only)  Su Nicholson et al., ISBN 978-0008257828  Publisher: Collins UK
ICT
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Third Edition
Graham Brown et al. ISBN 978-1398318540
(Also Flash Drive, 8GB or more)
Cambridge IGCSE ICT Study and Revision Guide
G. Brown & D. Watson ISBN 978-1471890338
Grades 11 and 12 Booklist – Science
Biology
Cambridge IGCSE Biology Coursebook & Workbook with Digital Access (2 years) Fourth Edition M. Jones, et al | M. Broderick
Coursebook ISBN 978-1108936767
Workbook ISBN 978-1108947497
Chemistry
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Coursebook & Workbook Fifth Edition R. Harwood, et al | M. Strachan
Coursebook ISBN 978-1108951609
Workbook ISBN 978-1108948340
Physics
Cambridge IGCSE Physics Coursebook & Workbook with Third Edition David Sang, et al | G. Nightingale Digital Access (2 years) 
Coursebook ISBN 978-1108888073
Workbook ISBN 978-1108744539
Geography
Cambridge IGCSE Geography Student Book John Belfield et.al  ISBN 978-0008260156  PUBLISHER: Collins
Grades 11 and 12 Booklist – Business
Business
Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Business Studies Coursebook Rev. 3rd Edition by M. Fisher et al. ISBN 978-1108563987
Economics
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics 2nd edition Paul Hoang & Margaret Ducie ISBN 978-1510421271
Grades 11 and 12 Booklist – Humanities
Sociology
Cambridge IGCSE Sociology Coursebook Jonathan Blundell ISBN 9781107645134
Literature (Grade 10)
A Street Car Named Desire: Tennessee Williams Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe
Things Fall Apart: Chinua Achebe
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: William Shakespeare
Songs of Ourselves Vol. 1 Part 4
(available at the school)
Geography
Cambridge IGCSE Geography Student Book John Belfield et.al ISBN 978-0008260156  PUBLISHER: Collins
History
Cambridge IGCSE 20th Century History 2nd Edition Coursebook Paul Grey et al ISBN 9781316504819
Answer Booklet available at the school
Grades 11 and 12 Booklist – Electives
Books are only needed if pursuing the subject
Spanish
Revise GCSE Spanish Terry Murray 
Oxford Learner’s Spanish Dictionary
Environmental Management
Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Environmental Management Coursebook & Workbook
Coursebook ISBN 978-1316634851
Workbook ISBN 978-1316634875
Economics
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics 2nd edition Paul Hoang & Margaret Ducie ISBN 978-1510421271
Travel & Tourism
Cambridge IGCSE Travel & Tourism John D. Smith & Fiona Warburton ISBN 978-0-521-14922-8
Global Perspectives
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Global Perspectives Keely Laycock ISBN 9781316611104
Marine Science
Cambridge IGCSE Marine Science Digital Coursebook (2 Years) Matthew Parkin, Paul Roobottom ISBN: 9781009096386