Nemom Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I found a McDougal Littell CA edition(2001) of Algebra 1 at Goodwill. Ron Larson is one of the authors. How, in general, do the CA books differ from the other ones? Should I be concerned about the overall scope or missing something? Comparing it to the newer edition (2005) of PreA by same company and author, the pages appear less cluttered and the font is larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't know about this particular book, but I'm pretty sure whatever the standards for algebra 1 students in California were comparable to those in other states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I don't know about the math, but with a science text I have the CA content is in extra pages @ the front of the book. The rest is just the same as the standard text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemom Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thank you. I compared the table of contents to a more current non-CA edition and they were the same. Some I am not sure how the content is any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 CA editions may include special hints/preparation for PS students to prepare for CA state examinations. Most of the textbooks we purchase for DD are TX editions and they have special things like that in them. You can sometimes find textbooks on Amazon that have been in "price wars" that have bottomed out that are incredibly inexpensive. We bought 2 Used textbooks on Amazon for DD last January. One for one cent plus shipping and the other for 58 cents plus shipping. Both described as "Used-Good" but are really "Very Good" or better condition. She is using them now. Currently we have a carton that was shipped from Miami to Colombia Wednesday that is in Colombian Customs waiting for them to clear it, that contains 2 more textbooks that had been in price wars. One was 57 cents (9th grade Biology textbook that weighs almost 6 pounds) and the other was $2.80 (9th grade World Geography that weighs 4.5 pounds). Very recently, I saw 2 Sellers on Amazon with the same textbooks on AbeBooks for less money. I'd never seen price differences like that before. The "bottom line" should be to buy the best Algebra textbook you know about, because Algebra 1 is so basic to future success with math. GL ETA: There are quite a few threads on WTM about Algebra textbooks. HSers have a choice so I suggest you search for those threads. I paid $19.99 for the Algebra 1 textbook for DD, on eBay. That was $30+ less than it is going for on Amazon at this time. That's the 2nd textbook I have purchased for DD on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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