Middle school textbook: the all-in-one, from 6th to 9th grade
In middle school, the year's knowledge is scattered across ten notebooks, ten binders, and loose photocopies. When a lesson gets stuck on a study night, the first battle isn't understanding—it's finding. The all-in-one textbook resolves that battle: all the year's subjects, a single volume, one lesson per page.
The essentials in 30 seconds
- An all-in-one that combines every subject for a given year in one volume—about a hundred pages here, one lesson per page: concept, example, exercise.
- It doesn't replace middle school textbooks: it is the home copy, the one you open when a lesson is tricky.
- Four volumes: 6th grade, 5th grade, 4th grade, and 3rd grade, brevet goal—each page details the curriculum for that level.
- €24.99 per volume, print-on-demand in Europe, free shipping. One hour of tutoring costs €30.
Table of Contents
Why an all-in-one rather than a book per subject
Subject-specific textbooks exist, and they are good—they are the ones used in middle school. But they follow the rhythm of the classroom, not the rhythm of the home. At home, the need is different: finding a specific concept, quickly, on the night it’s not clicking. Multiplying the number of volumes just multiplies the number of places to search.
The all-in-one takes the opposite bet: a single book on the desk, all year long. Each subject opens with a title page that lists its chapters; to review a concept, you go to the subject divider and find your lesson. It’s a book you consult—thirty seconds to find the rule, five minutes to review it with the example and exercise.
How to use it daily
Three uses stand out for families. Before the school year: flipping through the curriculum for the upcoming year, so concepts don't come as a total surprise in September. During the year: the go-to in the evening—a missed lesson, an upcoming test, or a concept that remained unclear in class. At the end of the year: the foundation for review, chapter by chapter, to consolidate before the next grade.
And for the student who makes their own revision sheets—the best method there is—the textbook serves as a model: each page shows what a good revision sheet captures from a chapter. Our middle school memorization guide details the method.
The four Major Textbooks
One volume per grade, the same format from the start to the end of middle school. Each button leads to the review guide for that level, which details the curriculum subject by subject.
Major Textbook 6th grade · 11-12 years old
The Major Sixth Grade Textbook — all subjects
99 pages, all sixth-grade subjects, one lesson per page.
€24.99Free delivery · print-on-demand in Europe
What to review in 6th grade: the guide
Major Textbook 5th grade · 12-13 years old
The Major Fifth Grade Textbook — all subjects
99 pages, all fifth-grade subjects, one lesson per page.
€24.99Free delivery · print-on-demand in Europe
What to review in 5th grade: the guide
Major Textbook 4th grade · 13-14 years old
The Major Fourth Grade Textbook — all subjects
102 pages, all fourth-grade subjects, one lesson per page.
€24.99Free delivery · print-on-demand in Europe
What to review in 4th grade: the guide
Major Textbook 3rd grade · 14-15 years old
The Major Third Grade Textbook — all subjects
103 pages, all third-grade subjects, one lesson per page.
€24.99Free delivery · print-on-demand in Europe
What to review in 3rd grade: the guideWhich textbook for which grade
One textbook per grade, the same format: all subjects in one volume, one lesson per page. Each level also has its own review sheet page, which details the curriculum.
| Review guide | Age | All-in-one textbook | Pages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th grade revision sheets | 11-12 years | Major 6th grade textbook | 99 p. | €24.99 |
| 5th grade revision sheets | 12-13 years | Major 5th grade textbook | 99 p. | €24.99 |
| 4th grade revision sheets | 13-14 years | Major 4th grade textbook | 102 p. | €24.99 |
| 3rd grade revision sheets | 14-15 years | Major 3rd grade textbook | 103 p. | €24.99 |
The four textbooks are brought together in the Middle School Textbooks collection. For the memorization method, see memorizing in middle school; for tips, the Cheat Sheets.
The special case of 9th grade: the brevet
9th grade changes everything: for the first time, a final exam re-assesses the entire year. The Major 3rd grade textbook is built with this milestone in mind—chapters correspond to the concepts tested in the written exam, and French includes preparation for the test. Our 3rd grade revision guide explains how to organize the year to arrive in June with revision sheets already known, rather than having to build them. And to equip students entering middle school, our 6th grade supply list details the essentials and common traps to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
What is an all-in-one textbook?
An extracurricular book that brings together all the subjects for a year into a single volume—about a hundred pages here, one lesson per page: the concept explained, one or two examples, and an exercise. It is consulted like a dictionary of the curriculum, not read in one sitting.
Does an all-in-one replace the textbooks distributed by the school?
No. Class textbooks follow the flow of the lessons and often remain at school or in the backpack. The all-in-one lives at home: it is used to find a concept in thirty seconds, review before a test, or catch up on a missed lesson—without relying on ten different notebooks.
Which textbook should I choose for my child's grade?
The one for the current year, quite simply: Major Textbook 6th, 5th, 4th, or 3rd grade. Purchased before the school year starts, it is first used to discover the curriculum during the summer; purchased during the year, it serves as a resource when a lesson is tricky. The 3rd grade textbook is built with the brevet exam in mind.
Which subjects are covered?
The main subjects of each year: French, Mathematics, History, Geography, Civics, Science and Technology, English—and the first introductions to Spanish as a second language in the 5th grade textbook. Each subject opens with a title page that lists its chapters.
What does a page look like?
Always the same layout: a clear rule or an explained concept, one or two examples, then an exercise to verify comprehension. One lesson per page—it’s the format of a pre-written revision sheet.
Does the 3rd grade textbook prepare for the brevet?
Yes, that is its guiding thread: the chapters correspond to the concepts tested in the written exam—Thales, trigonometry, functions in math; the world wars, the 5th Republic in history—and the French section includes test preparation.
What are the shipping times?
Each textbook is printed on demand in Europe: 5 to 10 business days, free shipping on all orders in metropolitan France. Each volume costs €24.99.