Kombi kompakt. Deutsch in der Oberstufe, Ausgabe N
(Combi compact. German for A level. Edition N)
Edited by Elke Langendorf und Thorsten Zimmer 
C.C. Buchner Verlag, 2012

Kombi Kompakt’s streamlined content, which adheres to the curriculum and which does not attempt to address all skills areas at the same level of complexity, impressed the jury through its transparency and structural clarity. It successfully connects texts, exercises, knowledge and hints on methodology. ‘Kompakt’ (compact) is certainly positive in this sense, signifying a clear focus and appropriate quality and depth.

Histoire/Geschichte. Europa und die Welt von der Antike bis 1815
(History. Europe and the World from Antiquity to 1815)
Edited by Rainer Bendick, Peter Geiss, Daniel Henri und Guillaume Le Quintrec
Ernst Klett Verlag, 2011

Histoire/Geschichte is a consistent, bilingual German and French textbook. It expertly integrates a range of different perspectives – world history, European, German and French history – despite the differing curricula in the two countries. Using a large amount of visual material, including maps and charts, the textbook supports the ‘visual turn’ in history studies and the associated teaching challenges.

Biologie heute SII
(Biology Today Upper Secondary)
Edited by Jürgen Braun, Andreas Paul (+) und Elsbeth Westendorf-Bröring
Schroedel 2011

This textbook is a comprehensive, well thought-out and richly illustrated compendium containing material to cover the entire upper secondary level. It fulfils all requirements of a modern textbook and is a reference work that both students and teachers can consult. References to the basic biological concepts are clearly highlighted in the running text and help to structure and contextualise knowledge and facts. The diagrams are particularly impressive in their clarity, without lacking detail. The combination of schematic diagrams and photographic illustration is exemplary.

Geschichte und Geschehen Oberstufe. Geschichts- und Erinnerungskultur: Nationale Gedenk- und Feiertage in verschiedenen Ländern. Mythen
(History and  Historic Events for A level. History studies and memory culture: National holidays and memorial days in different countries. Myths)
Edited by Michael Sauer
Ernst Klett Verlag, 2012

The combination of materials, especially of academic texts, included in this newly conceived special edition is particularly successful. They reflect the newest research, including contradictions, and encourage discussion.