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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.

Introducing 5-Minute Drill

Introducing 5-Minute Drill

Jul 05, 2018

West Milford, NJ — Sherpa Learning is proud to announce the release of a brand new resource by Rich Mayorga, Ed.S., 5-Minute Drill—A Simple Prewriting Process for Creating College-Level Essays. The 5-Minute...

Introducing 5-Minute Drill

West Milford, NJ — Sherpa Learning is proud to announce the release of a brand new resource by Rich Mayorga, Ed.S., 5-Minute Drill—A Simple Prewriting Process for Creating College-Level Essays. The 5-Minute Drill has been effectively used across a wide range of levels, from grade school to graduate school.

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.

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