Mathematics Textbooks: Library Subscription and Open Access

Updated 2022 by Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith, Santa Ana College, Andrea Honeycutt Mathis, Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Designed to meet requirements for a one-semester prealgebra or basic math course. The book’s organization makes it easy to adapt to a variety of course syllabi. The text introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra.

2018 by Tyler Wallace, Big Bend Community College.
Text includes many detailed examples for each section along with several problems for students to practice and master concepts. Complete answers are included for students to check work and receive immediate feedback on their progress. Topics covered include: pre-algebra review, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations, inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, radicals, quadratics, and functions including exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Each lesson also includes a World View Note which describes how the lesson fits into math history and into the world, including China, Russia, Central America, Persia, Ancient Babylon (present day Iraq).

2021 by Katherine Yoshiwara, Pierce College.I
Introduces the basic skills and ideas of algebra. to Presents the skills of algebra in the context of modeling and problem solving, and engages students in an activity-based course.

2020 by Katherine Yoshiwara, Pierce College.
A textbook for students who have some acquaintance with the basics of variables and equations, negative numbers, and graphs. Includes a toolkit to refresh skills. Explores a great variety of topics including graphs and modeling, curve-fitting, variation, exponentials and logarithms, and the conic sections.

2022 by Izabela Mazur, Thompson Rivers University.
Introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

2021 by Ken Kuttler, Bringham Young University, Ilijas Farah, York University.
A first course for the general students who have an understanding of basic high school algebra and intend to be users of linear algebra methods in their profession. All major topics of linear algebra are available in detail, as well as justifications of important results. In addition, connections to topics covered in advanced courses are introduced. The textbook is designed in a modular fashion to maximize flexibility and facilitate adaptation. Each chapter begins with a list of student learning outcomes, and examples and diagrams are given to provide guidance on how to approach various problems. Exercises are included at the end of each section, with selected answers at the end of the textbook.

2011 by Gregory Hartman, Virginia Military Institute.
Covers the basic principles of matrix and linear algebra; solving systems of linear equations, matrix arithmetic, the determinant, eigenvalues, and linear transformations. Numerous examples are given.

2020 by Katherine Yoshiwara, Pierce College.
Covers the content of a typical college algebra course with an emphasis on functions and modeling; when combined with a trigonometry text or supplement, this text can be used in a precalculus course.

2021 by Contributing Editors Lynn Marecek, Santa Ana College, Andrea Honeycutt Mathis, Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Designed to meet the requirements of a one-semester intermediate algebra course. Expands on the fundamental concepts of algebra. Presented as a sequence of clear steps, building on concepts presented in prealgebra and elementary algebra courses.

Updated 2021 by Senior Contributing Editor Jay Abramson, Arizona State University.
Provides a comprehensive exploration of algebraic principles and meets requirements for a typical introductory algebra course. Meets the needs of a variety of courses. College Algebra offers examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they’ve learned.

Updated 2021 by Senior contributing editor Jay Abramson, Arizona State University.
Provides a comprehensive exploration of algebraic principles and meets requirements for an introductory algebra and trigonometry course. The book meets the needs of a variety of courses. Algebra and Trigonometry offers examples with detailed, conceptual explanations.