Java for AP Computer Science - With CD

Perhaps the most complete book covering every topic of the Java AP Curriculum, Java for AP Computer Science provides students with a thorough, yet readable, coverage of the topics in both the A and AB Computer Science curriculum.

Java for AP Computer Science is designed to ensure that students obtain a more in-depth knowledge of Java. It provides detailed tracing examples for small and large programs to help students understand how Java constructs operate. The text also provides detailed analysis, design, and implementation of several large programs to illustrate programming design principles.

Java for AP Computer Science uses pre-built classes to allow students to use graphics in a pedagogically useful manner. These include classes to create patterns using "PaintBugs", create smooth animations, visualize different sorting algorithms, and create graphical representations of trees.

Chapters also include complete sets of exercise broken down by subsection to allow partial coverage of chapters. Many chapters also include self-quizzes with answers and explanations as to how the answers were achieved. Finally, most chapters also include additional technical details and sidebars emphasizing critical concepts.