<p>I am interested in teaching myself these subjects and taking the Exam for BC next may. But I want to learn Calculus.</p>
<p>I am searching for a textbook and or workbook that will provide me with what I need to learn Calculus I and II. Money is no issue. If there is a fantastic single variable Calc book that is 150 bucks. Fine. As long as it's good. I want a workbook or a book with practice problems so it sticks in my head.</p>
<p>Single Variable Calculus: Early Transcendentals by Stewart
If you get a used copy, it can be as cheap as $20 for an older edition.</p>
<p>Get Peterson’s (Arco) or Princeton Review’s AP Calc review book or both. Good luck.</p>
<p>it’s quite difficult to self-study calculus, since most math textbooks are notoriously bad at explaining things. They have a tendency of explaining things halfway and then trying to coax you into learning the rest by yourself or whatever. i.e. they expect you to have a teacher to help you out with the coaxing part, since a lot of the time it’s unrealistic that anyone who doesn’t already know the information will possibly be able to glean it from the book’s scant hints.</p>
<p>But if anyone has self-studied Calculus AB-C themselves (and doesn’t have superbly unusual maths skills) and has found a suitable text book that bucks this trend, please describe!</p>
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<p>Used it to teach myself Calculus, has a bunch of helpful videos that explain things in good detail, just find the answer key for the book online (widely available) and you are set, though it could take about 3-4 months</p>
<p>I agree with mcgoogly. Textbooks seem to leave out some information that is actually very useful. I self-taught myself Calc 1 and 2, but I didn’t take the AP test since I am going to take the AP Calc BC class at my school. That is the best way, but whatever floats your boat. I only have one Calc text which isn’t all that good. I’m sure other people have some, but definitely get Princeton Reviews book and Peterson’s as immortalix said. They are very good books.</p>
<p>I used Single Variable Calculus by Larson, Hostetler, Edwards and in my opinion it was very good</p>
<p>also you may want to look at Paul’s Online Calculus Notes (its free on the internet) to learn calculus I and II</p>
<p>good luck!</p>
<p>for AP purposes, and a first exposure, the standard textbook is stewart. If you want to get more in-depth you could get apostol, spivak, or courant, which are more proof oriented. Depending on your familiarity with proofs they may or may not work well as a first exposure. They are overkill for the AP though.</p>