Leaders Book List
Loop 1 - American Government and Civics
The book list provided on this page corresponds with the content provided in your daily lesson plans. You are welcome to add or skip any of the books based on your preference and your students needs and interests. Depending on the time and financial resources that you have available, we have provided suggestions on how to find and purchase the reading materials that you will need for the 2026-27 school year.
Save Time
Save Money
Many books in the Portals curriculum are classics that can be found in your church or public library. There are a few open source texts that can be found for free on websites such as Project Gutenberg. These resources will significantly reduce the cost of materials needed to educate your children, but they may require more time and effort to find. Portals has created a downloadable book list with full detail, including ISBN #, in order to make it as easy as possible for you to access the resources you need without spending a bunch of money.
Which will be your favorite?
Becky, Head of High School Lesson Planning, talks about her favorite books on the 2026-27 book list. Leaders will focus on reading material teaches godly character, encouraging them to be bold, and unafraid in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We would love to hear which book you are most excited about, or which one stands out as a your favorite!
Bible
Bible
(Any version)
Did Jesus Exist?
-Ehrman
History
Exploring Government
-Notgrass
Eternity in Their Hearts
-Richardson
Selecting a President
-Clift
God's Will, God's Best for Your Life
-McDowell
Constitutional Law for Enlightened Citizens
-Farris
How to Win Friends and Influence
-Carnegie
The U.S. Supreme Court
-Greenhouse
Behind Rebel Lines
-Reit
The Constitution & Declaration of Independence
-Holzmann
The Wave
-Strasser
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
-Brown
Money, Possessions, and Eternity
-Alcorn
The Federalist Papers
-Hamilton / Madison / Jay
Literature
Brave New World
-Huxley
Live Not By Lies
-Dreher
Teaching a Stone to Talk
-Dillard
Elements of Style
-Strunk
Murder on the Orient Express
-Christie
The Grapes of Wrath
-Steinbeck
Heart Strangely Warmed
-Vernon
On Writing Well
-Zinsser
The Old Man and the Sea
-Hemingway
Hinds Feet on High Places
-Hurnard
Sherlock Holmes
-Doyle
Math
Math-U-See
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Universal Set of materials (includes instruction manual, instruction DVD, student workbook, integer block kit, digital pack, and test booklet
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Math-U-See placement resources can help ensure students start at the level best suited for them.
Science*
*Materials depend on the science course that you select. Portals offers multiple course options so that you can select what Science course is best fit for you and your student(s). Please refer to the Portals Scope and Sequence for further information.