The Larson/Edwards and Stewart texts are very similar to each other. The Stewart text is the one I taught from at University of Delaware, and is perhaps very slightly more technical and rigorous. The Larson/Edwards or Larson/Edwards/Hostetler book was the book I used in high school. I have used all these books (although not the current editions) and would recommend all of them. They are suitable for the classes most people know as 'Calc I' and'Calc II', and they cover the material for the AP Calculus AB and BC exams as well. These are standard intro calculus books for college students or advanced high-school students. This page shares my experiences with the books I found most useful, starting from high school, so that you can make an informed decision, whether you're choosing a book for a class, or buying your own book for self-study. In the course of my studies, I read (and at times, taught from) many different math books. I have taught calculus I and II at the undergraduate level, and have tutored all levels of math from 2nd grade through Ph.D.

in Statistics from Yale University (2008). in Applied Mathematics from the University of Delaware (2007) and an M.A. in Mathematics from Oberlin College (2002), an M.S.

This page provides recommendations of calculus textbooks and other books on calculus at three levels: basic intro level (Calc I and II, and Calc III/Multivariable), two calculus-related books for people who already know calculus, that provide a novel approach and new perspectives, and the Advanced Calculus or introductory Mathematical Analysis course most grad students or advanced undergraduates take.

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