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Kendall Hunt and OpenStax partner to provide engaging, research-based resources for high school American Government, U.S. History, and Psychology. These programs combine standards-aligned content with flexible, accessible materials that encourage critical thinking and real-world learning.Kendall Hunt and OpenStax partner to provide engaging, research-based resources for high school American Government, U.S. History, and Psychology. These programs combine standards-aligned content with flexible, accessible materials that encourage critical thinking and real-world learning.

  • Research-Based Content: Supports high school standards and meaningful instruction.

  • Flexible Learning Options: Openly licensed content with print and digital formats.

  • Critical Thinking: Primary sources, relevant topics, and inquiry-based activities encourage analysis and discussion.

  • Affordable Access: High-quality resources designed to meet diverse classroom needs.

  • Growing Collection: Includes American Government, 4e, U.S. History, and Psychology, 2e, with more resources planned.

 

What Makes Kendall Hunt Editions Different?

Kendall Hunt builds on OpenStax content with updated materials and original resources designed specifically for high school students and educators.

  • Revised Student Books: Updated content and examples tailored to high school learners.

  • Original Student Resources: Study Guides, Flash Cards, Crosswords, Drag-and-Drop activities, and a condensed Constructing a Path guide.

  • Adapted Instructor Resources: OpenStax instructor materials revised to align with high school needs and updates to student books.

     

Psychology  is designed to align with the scope and sequence of high school introductory psychology courses. The text introduces students to key psychology concepts through a balanced blend of foundational theories and current research, helping them understand how psychology connects to everyday life. Topics related to psychological disorders are presented in an age-appropriate way and include references to the DSM-5 to support accurate understanding.

This edition reflects feedback from educators and includes refreshed examples, expanded explanations, and improved representation of diverse cultures and perspectives. Concepts have been clarified to support student comprehension, and discussions of research practices help students better understand how psychological knowledge is developed and evaluated. Together, these updates provide educators with classroom-ready content that encourages critical thinking, meaningful discussion, and student engagement.

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American Government is designed to align with the topics and learning goals of high school government courses. The content is written to help students understand how American government works by making key ideas, issues, and debates meaningful, relevant, and easy to connect to real life. The textbook moves in a clear, logical sequence—from the foundations of American government, to ways citizens participate in civic life, to the structures and responsibilities of government today. Throughout the text, students build on prior knowledge and make connections between concepts, helping them see how government principles apply in the classroom and beyond.

To deepen understanding, this offering includes expanded examples that reflect the lived experiences of diverse individuals and communities across the United States. The content thoughtfully addresses both the challenges and progress within American government, history, and current events. This balanced approach supports classroom discussion, encourages critical thinking, and helps students develop the skills they need to engage thoughtfully as informed citizens.

 

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COMING SOON - U.S. History is designed to support the scope and sequence of high school history courses. The text helps students understand the American story by exploring the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the nation from multiple perspectives. Students examine history from both the top down—through government, economics, and major national events—and the bottom up, using firsthand accounts and lived experiences to bring history to life.

Throughout the text, students explore the key forces that have shaped the United States, with thoughtful attention to how race, class, and gender have influenced the American experience. This balanced approach encourages meaningful discussion, builds historical understanding, and helps students connect past events to the world they live in today.

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