Good AP Books

<p>I would first like to point out that I saw the Consolidated List and its helpful, but I want to see some personal advice.</p>

<p>I am a sophomore currently and going to be taking 3 ap exams in may. I am taking all of these classes as well.
AP Chemistry - Im using Princeton Review
AP English Language - I am probably going to use Cliffs.
AP World History- Princeton Review</p>

<p>If you guys have any suggestions or changes I should make, I will appreciate it.</p>

<p>My real question in this post however is my grueling schedule next year (junior). I will be taking Calculus BC, AP Physics B (without ever having taken a physics course), AP US History, and possibly AP Lit (and a few more APs but mostly stuff like psych and/or comp science, not too hard right?).</p>

<p>My main concern is with calc and physics, as those two classes are notorious at my school (so is APUSH by Im pretty convinced that reading and taking notes will be enough in that class). I want to truly learn the material in calc and physics and pass the class, so would maybe buying a good supplemental book instead of a Test Prep AP book(like PR) be a better choice?</p>

<p>This book looks interesting to me. Seems very comprehensible, covers MANY topics. But it seems like it may not help me with the BC exam and it doesnt really contain any exercise sets, but i dont know please leave feedback. </p>

<p>Amazon.com:</a> The Calculus Lifesaver: All the Tools You Need to Excel at Calculus (Princeton Lifesaver Study Guides): Adrian Banner: Books</p>

<p>Also this one: Amazon.com:</a> Forgotten Calculus: Barbara Lee, Ph.D. Bleau: Books</p>

<p>Or.......would I be better off getting an AP-specific book like Petersens' Master the AP Calculus or PR? Remember I want to pass the class first (and the calc lifesaver seems it can do just that) , THEN it would be nice to get a 4-5 on the exam.</p>

<p>For physics, since it is such a broad topic, I think I would be better off just getting one of the AP books. I was thinking the Princeton Review. But I heard that for actually learning the material (which I need to do since I have never taken Honors or regular physics), 5 Steps to a 5 would be the better choice.</p>

<p>Remember, the more you guys inform me, the more i love you....(Seriously this site seems awesome and I want to make it a habit to come on here and answer AND ask questions).</p>

<p>Okay sorry for the broad question, let me condense a little....</p>

<p>What is the best book to LEARN AP Calculus BC from? (not necessarily practice for the exam)</p>

<p>Also, what is the best book to LEARN AP Physics from? (same deal as with calculus)</p>

<p>And since AP English Language and Composition is a hard test to prep for, should I just get Cliffs? ( it has the best reviews)</p>