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Sherpa Learning Launches New AP® U.S. History “Big Picture” Resource by Veteran Exam Leader Dr. Michael Henry

Sherpa Learning Launches New AP® U.S. History “...

Jan 23, 2026

WEST MILFORD, NJ – Sherpa Learning, an independent publisher of high-level Advanced Placement® (AP) resources, is proud to announce the release of its latest workbook, Making Connections in AP® U.S....

Sherpa Learning Launches New AP® U.S. History “Big Picture” Resource by Veteran Exam Leader Dr. Michael Henry

WEST MILFORD, NJ – Sherpa Learning, an independent publisher of high-level Advanced Placement® (AP) resources, is proud to announce the release of its latest workbook, Making Connections in AP® U.S. History. This comprehensive skill-building resource is authored by Michael Henry, Ph.D., a veteran educator and 8-year AP Exam Leader, and is designed to help students move beyond rote memorization to develop the "Big Picture" historical synthesis required for exam success.

Threads of History in the Kindle Store

Threads of History in the Kindle Store

Apr 17, 2017

Sherpa Learning is proud to announce that the Student Edition of Threads of History, 2nd Edition by Michael Henry, Ph.D. is now available as an ebook. The 2nd Edition, which is updated for...

Threads of History in the Kindle Store

Sherpa Learning is proud to announce that the Student Edition of Threads of History, 2nd Edition by Michael Henry, Ph.D. is now available as an ebook. The 2nd Edition, which is updated for the revised 2015 AP U.S. History course and exam, is available immediately for download from the Kindle Store on Amazon.com.

Announcing Mastering the Essay - AP World History Edition

Announcing Mastering the Essay - AP World Histo...

Dec 12, 2016

When speaking with Sherpa Learning’s development team at a recent conference, several educators noted that while the changes to the AP World History course and exam are worthwhile, the support...

Announcing Mastering the Essay - AP World History Edition

When speaking with Sherpa Learning’s development team at a recent conference, several educators noted that while the changes to the AP World History course and exam are worthwhile, the support needed to facilitate a smooth transition has been lacking. Sherpa Learning has responded with Mastering the Essay, AP World History Edition by Tony Maccarella.

NEW 3rd Edition of U.S. History Skillbook Available Now

NEW 3rd Edition of U.S. History Skillbook Avail...

Apr 12, 2016

The new 3rd Edition of U.S. History Skillbook was built around the redesigned course and exam and features 37 chapters of practice and application exercises that will provide students with a solid foundation...

NEW 3rd Edition of U.S. History Skillbook Available Now

The new 3rd Edition of U.S. History Skillbook was built around the redesigned course and exam and features 37 chapters of practice and application exercises that will provide students with a solid foundation of the essential Historical Thinking Skills at the heart of the AP* U.S. History curriculum.

Announcing Mastering the Essay - AP European History Edition

Announcing Mastering the Essay - AP European Hi...

Dec 22, 2015

Finding themselves in the same boat as last year’s AP U.S. History community, AP Euro students and teachers are searching for resources that will help them make sense of the...

Announcing Mastering the Essay - AP European History Edition

Finding themselves in the same boat as last year’s AP U.S. History community, AP Euro students and teachers are searching for resources that will help them make sense of the changes and prepare them for the exam in May 2016. Sherpa Learning has responded with Mastering the Essay, AP European History Edition by Tony Maccarella

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Winning the Sourcing Point: Synthesis and Analysis in AP History (Part 3)

Winning the Sourcing Point: Synthesis and Analy...

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Master the most challenging points on the AP® History rubric by bridging rhetorical and historical analysis to achieve the sophisticated document sourcing and argument synthesis required for top-tier exam scores.

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Winning the Complexity Point: Using Evidence in...

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Discover how to move students beyond a "flashcard mentality" by using historical inquiry and precise definitions to build the sophisticated lines of reasoning required for AP® History DBQ and LEQ...

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