Does my student really need the same version (ISBN) indicated on the list? What if we already own a book(s)?
This varies to some extent by class. For science, math or other classes that depend heavily on the textbook, it is important to have the specific version used by the teacher. For literature, we recommend using the specified ISBN, since a student may have some difficulty following page number references in class. This is not required, however, and in many classes electronic versions or used versions from other sources may be a cost-effective option. For