Are you looking for the in 2024, search no more as the team has put together a comprehensive list of Recommended Textbooks for Science Students.

If you are an student, then you should read: JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art/Commerce Students.

We will also try to answer most of the questions you may have about JAMB in 2024, and if you did not find the answer to your question, then you can ask in the comment box below.

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Why Do You Need These Books?

If you desire a high score in your JAMB exam, then studying with the JAMB-recommended textbook is the open secret to achieving just that. These recommended textbooks are the best materials to aid your UTME examination preparation.

Students often the mistake of using textbooks that are not JAMB-recommended. Obviously, this approach does not help you to pass your examination.

JAMB exam questions are usually set from the JAMB syllabus and recommended textbook. That is why you must use these resources to guide you as you study.

Also, note that it is not compulsory to get all the recommended textbooks, especially if you don't have money. You can easily prepare for your JAMB examination with one or two textbooks for every subject.

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JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Science Students
for Science Students 2024

Here's a list of the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Science Students, based on the subject.

Here is the list of JAMB recommended textbooks for Chemistry;

  • New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools, Ababio, O. Y. (2009), (Fourth edition),
    Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers Limited.
  • Senior Secondary Chemistry, Bajah, S.T.; Teibo, B. O., Onwu, G.; and Obikwere, A. Book 1 (1999), Books 2 and 3 (2000). Lagos: Longman.
  • Understanding Chemistry for Schools and Colleges, Ojokuku, G. O. (2012, Revised Edition),
    Zaria: Press-On Chemresources.
  • Essential: Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools, (2008), 2nd Edition, I. A. Odesina, Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited.
  • Countdown to WASSCE/SSCE, , JME Chemistry, Uche, I. O.; Adenuga, I. J. and Iwuagwu, S. L. (2003). Ibadan: Evans.

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Physics;

  • Ike, . E (2014) Essential Principles of Physics, Jos ENIC Publishers.
  • Ike, E. E (2014) Numerical Problems and Solutions in Physics, Jos, ENIC Publishers.
  • Nelson, M (1977) Fundamentals of Physics, Great Britain: Hart Davis Education.
  • Nelson, M and Parker Â… (1989) Advanced Level Physics (Sixth Edition), Heinemann.
  • Okeke, P. N and Anyakoha, M. W (2000) Senior Secondary School Physics, Lagos, Pacific Printers.
  • Olumuyionwa A. and Ogunkoya O. O (1992) Comprehensive Certificate Physics, Ibadan: University Press Plc.

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Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Biology;

  • Ndu, F.O. C. Ndu, Abun A. and Aina J.O. (2001) Senior Secondary School Biology: Books 1 -3, Lagos: Longman.
  • Odunfa, S.A. (2001) Essential of Biology, Ibadan: Heinemann.
  • Ogunniyi M.B. Adebisi A.A. and Okojie J.A. (2000) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools: Books 1 – 3, Macmillan.
  • Ramalingam, S.T. (2005) Modern Biology, SS Science Series. New Edition, AFP
  • Stan. (2004) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools. Revised Edition, Ibadan: Heinemann
  • Stone R.H. and Cozens, A.B.C. (1982) Biology for West African Schools. Longman
  • Usua, E.J. (1997) Handbook of practical Biology 2nd Edition, University Press, Limited

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Mathematics;

  • Adelodun A. A (2000) Distinction in Mathematics: Comprehensive Revision Text, (3rd Edition) Ado –Ekiti: FNPL.
  • Anyebe, J. A. B (1998) Basic Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools and Remedial Students in Higher/ institutions, Lagos: Kenny Moore.
  • Channon, J. B. Smith, A. M (2001) New General Mathematics for West Africa SSS 1 to 3, Lagos: Longman.
  • David –Osuagwu, M. et al (2000) New School Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers.
  • Egbe. E et al (2000) Further Mathematics, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers.
  • Ibude, S. O. et al (2003) Algebra and Calculus for Schools and Colleges: LINCEL Publishers.
  • Tuttuh – Adegun M. R. et al (1997), Further Mathematics Project Books 1 to 3, Ibadan: NPS Educational.

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Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Use of English;

  • Attah, M. O. (2013). Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners, Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press.
  • Bamgbose, A. (2002). English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and colleges (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
  • Banjo, A. et al (2004). New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: UP Plc.
  • Caesar, O. J. (2003). Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited
  • Daniel Jones (2011). Cambridge English Pronouncing DictionaryCambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Egbe, D. I (1996). Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills, Lagos: Tisons
  • Elugbe, B. (2000). Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Ibadan: Heinemann
  • Grant, N. J. H, Nnamonu, S. Jowitt, D. (1998). Senior English Project 3, (New Edition) Harlow: Longman
  • Idowu, O. O, Sogbesan, T. S, Adofo, A. K. Burgess, D. F and Burgess, L. J. (1998). Round-up English: A Complete Guide, Lagos: Longman
  • Idris, U. (2001). Oral English at Your Fingertips for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, M. Youngbrain Publishers
  • Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010) Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age, Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services
  • Jauro, L. B. (2013). Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A teaching and Learning ApproachYola: Paraclete Publishers.
  • Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989). Common Errors in English, Lagos: Longman
  • Obinna, M. F. (2001). University Matriculation Use of English,(Fourth Edition) Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited
  • Ogunsanwo, O. Duruaku, A. B.C, Ezechukwu, J and Nwachukwu, U. I (2005). Countdown English Language, (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Evans
  • Olatoye, S. (2006). The Silent Teacher, Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises
  • Oluikpe, B. O. A, Nnaemeka, B. A, Obah, T. Y, Otagburuagu, E. J. Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998). Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publisher.
  • Tomori, S. H. O (2000). Objective Tests for School Certificate English: Practice in Lexis, Structure and Idiom (Reprinted Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
  • Ukwuegbu, C, Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2002). Catch-up English for SSCE/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann

Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Agriculture;

  • Adeniyi, M. O. et al (1999) Countdown to Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Agricultural Science, Ibadan: Evans.
  • Akinsanmi, A. O. (2000) Junior Secondary Agricultural Science, : Longman.
  • Akinsanmi, O. A. (2000) Senior Secondary Agricultural Science, Uk: Longman.
  • Anthonio, Q. B. O. (1999) General Agriculture for West Africa, London:George Allen
  • Are, L. A.et al (2010) Comprehensive Certificate Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary School, University Press Plc.
  • Egbuna, C. K. et al (2014) Extension Modern Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools (2010), Extension Publication
  • Emmanuel C. A. (2003) A Dictionary of Agriculture, Benue:Agitab Publisher Makurdi
  • Falusi, A. O. and Adeleye, I. O. A (2000) Agricultural Science for Junior Secondary SchoolsBooks 1- 3, Ibadan: Onibonoje
  • Komolafe, M. F., Adegbola, A. A., Are, L. A. and Ashaye, T. I. (2004) Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools 1, 2 and 3,Ibadan: University Press Ltd.
  • Philips T. A. (1986) Agricultural Notebook, Lagos: Longman
  • STAN (1999) Agricultural Science for Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos: Longman

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Here is the list of the JAMB recommended textbooks for Geography;

  • Adeleke, B.O. Areola .O. 2002 and Leong, G.C. Certificate Physical and Human Geography for Senior Secondary School (West African Edition), Ibadan: Oxford.
  • Bradshaw, M. et al (2004) Contemporary World Regional Geography, New York: McGraw Hill
  • Bunet, R.B and Okunrotifa, P.O.(1999) General Geography in Diagrams for West Africa, China: Longman.
  • Collins New Secondary Atlas, Macmillan.
  • Fellman, D. et al (2005) Introduction to Geography (Seventh Edition) New York: McGraw Hill.
  • Getis, A. et al (2004) Introduction to Geography (Ninth Edition) New York: McGraw Hill
    Iloeje, N. P(1999) A New Geography of West Africa, Hong Kong: Longman.
  • Iloeje, N.P(1982) A New Geography of (New Education), Hong Kong: London.
  • Nimako, D.A. (2000) Map Reading of West Africa, Essex: Longman.
  • Okunrotifa, P.O. and Michael S. (2000) A Regional Geography of Africa (New Edition), Essex: London.
  • Udo, R.K(1970) Geographical Regions of Nigeria, London: Longman.
  • Waugh, D. (1995) Geography an Integrated Approach (Second Edition).
  • Adegoke M.A (2013), A Comprehensive Text on Physical, Human and Regional Geography.

In Summary

There you have it, the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Science Students 2024/2025 Session, and tips to passing the JAMB exam with flying colors.

As much as you can, try and study everything you can relating to the exam. It is very possible to score high in JAMB, don't let anyone deceive you.

We wish you success in your exams.


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