
Historical Thinking Skills
A Workbook for AP® U.S. History
Second Edition
29 September 2026
Territory Rights — Worldwide.
Description
Master the Art of Writing for AP® U.S. History
John Irish, an experienced AP® U.S. History teacher and APSI Leader, developed this popular workbook to help all high school students master the historical thinking and writing skills they need to succeed on the AP® exam. The Second Edition uses chronological lessons with graphic organizers to show students how to add context, nuance, and dimension to their writing, and new Author Videos and an Instructor’s Manual help AP® teachers bring exemplary instruction to their classroom.
Highlights of this edition’s new content:
- New chronological lessons map directly onto the nine periods of the AP® Course and Exam Description.
- New graphic organizers walk students through AP®-style Long Essay Question prompts to develop their historical reasoning skills.
- New HIPP analysis practice and Short Answer Questions in every lesson address every AP® topic.
- New Instructor’s Manual features sample answers and detailed correlation to the AP® US History CED.
- New Author Videos from John Irish provide guidance and strategies for AP® U.S. History teachers.


