This article provides a list of recommended books that corresponds to the present Nigerian syllabus for Primary Education.
Primary school education is the basic form of education in Nigeria. It provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to attain secondary education and beyond. Below are a list of recommended books used for primary education in Nigeria.
List of Books for Primary One
- Grammar for Primary School (Book 1) by University Press
- English Language Structural English Workbook (Book 2) by University Press
- Premier English and Workbook (Book 1) by Macmillan
- English Language Modular Course for Primary School (Book 2) by Evans S. O. Ayodele et al
- Brighter Grammar (Book 1) Longman Phebean Ogundipe et al
- Spelling Book by John Smith
- English Language: My First Oxford Dictionary by Evelyn Goldsmith
- English Literature: Brume: The Captain by Jane Agunabor
- English Literature: Ada goes to Market by Kayode Adeyemo
- English Literature: Imuli’s Journey by Moses Olufemi
- Easy Way to Mathematics by Sterling
- Understanding Maths (Book 2) by Marian N. Daud-Osuaght
- Easy Way to Computer (Book 2) by Sterling
- Computer Foundation Computer Studies (Book 2) by E. O. Adegbeyemi
- Macmillan Agriculture for Beginners (Book 2) by Sterlling
- Sterling Quantitative Reasoning 2
- Sterling Verbal Reasoning 2
- New Curriculum Edition Religion and National Values for Primary School (Book 2) by Sterling
- Sound Phonics 2 by Zebra and Neera
- Physical and Health by West African Bool Publishers (Book 2)
- Handwriting by Kwelay and Samwood (Book 2) by West African Book Publishers
- La tour French Tutor 5
- Creative Composition by Lantern 2
- Civic Education for Primary School by University Press
- Basic Science and Technology for Primary School Lower Basic Ed. Book 2 by B.A. Adeleken
- Creative Cultural Art (Book 2) by West African Bool Publishers
- Home Economics for Primary School (Book 2) UBE Edition
- Basic Primary Phonetic for Basic 1 by Adi Cynthia Opara
List of Books for Primary 2
- English Text/Workbook for Primary Schools (Book 3) UBE
- English Language Modular English Course for Primary School (Book 3) by Evans S. O. Ayodele et al
- English Language Strucutral English Workbook (Book 3) by Ronald Ridout
- The Queen Primer – Part 2, by Victoria Regina
- English Literature: Mother Horse by Olajire Olanlokun
- English Literature: The Singing Nights Birds & The King’s Daughter by Olajire Olanlokun
- English Literature: Hen the Betrayer by David Ayandipe
- Spelling Book 1 By John Smith
- Understanding Mathematics(Book 3) by Marian N. Daud-Osuaght
- Civic Education for Nigeria Primary Schools (Book 3) by University Press
- Basic Science and Technology (Book 3) By Igwe I. O. et al
- Working with Sounds and Phonics by Zeharharus
- Creative Composition (Book 3) by Lantern
- Verbal Reasoning (Book 3) by Lantern
- Quantitative Reasoning (Book 3) by Lantern
- La Tour French Tutor 6
- Creative Cultural Art (Book 3) by West African Bool Publishers
- Physical and Health (Book 3) by West African Bool Publishers
- Primary Health by Ori-Aifo et al
List of Books for Primary 3
- Macmillan Brilliant English text/workbook (Book 4)
- Modular English Course for Primary School (Book 4) by S. O. Ayodele
- Grammar for Primary Schools (Book 4) by University Press
- Poems and Rhymes for Schools by N. H. Nwokolo
- Collected Poems for Primary School by Olufunmilayo Sosanya
- English Literature: The Bench Warmer by David Ayandipe
- English Literature: The Jolly Ride to Grandpa by Yemisi Kassim
- English Literature: The Legend by Olajire Olanlokun
- Understanding Mathematics (Book4) by Marian N. Daud-Osuaght
- Basic Science and Technology (Book 4) by University Press
- Civic Education for Primary School (Book 4) by Sterling
- Easy Way to Computer (Book 4) by Sterling
- Foundation Computer Studies (Book 4) by E.O. Adegbeyeni
- Easy Way to Mathematics (Book 4) by Sterling
- Easy Way to Social Studies (Book 4) by Sterling
- Pre-vocational Studies for Primary Schools (Book4) by Sterling
- Creative Composition (Book 4) by Lantern
- Verbal Reasoning by Lantern (Book 4)
- Qualitative Reasoning (Book 4) by Lantern
- Bonjour Camarade (Book 4) by Longman
- Basic Primary Phonetics for Basic 3 by Adi Cynthia Opara
- Physical and Health Education for Primary Schoolls (Book 4) by West African Bool Publishers
- Steps to Good Handwriting (Book 4) by Nkwanyuo J. E.
- Basic Creative and Cultural Arts (Book 4) by Kolade Salami
- Agicultural Science for Primary Schools (Book 4) by Aiyegbayo J. T. et al
List of Books for Primary 4
- Modular English Course for Primary School (Book 5) by S.O. Ayodele et al
- Brighter Grammar (Book 3) by Phebean Ogundipe et al
- Structural English Workbook (Book 5) by Romald Ridout
- Spelling Book (Book 3) by John Smith
- The New Method English Dictionary by Michael West
- Macmillan New Primary Mathematics (Book 5)
- English Literature: Dove the Bridegroom by David Ayandipe
- English Literature: Dayo’s Fortune by S. O. Olatunji
- Verbal Reasoning by Lantern (Book 5)
- The New Approach to Verbal Reasoning (Book 5) by Igwe I. O. et al
- Qualitative Reasoning (Book 5) by Lantern
- Basic Science and Technology (Book 5) by Igwe I.O. et al
- Primary Health Education (Book 5) by Ori-Aifo et al
- Modular Primary Social Studies (Book 5) by Otite O. et al
- Agricultural Science for Primary Schools (Book 5) by Aiyegbayo J. T. et al
- Foundation Computer Studies (Book 5) by E. O. Adegbeyemi
- Home Economics for Primary School (Book 5) by Ogunjinmi et al
- Basic Creative and Cultural Arts (Book 5) by Kolade Salami
- Collected Poems for Primary Schools (Book 2) by Olufunmilayo Sosanya
- Nationwide Vocational Aptitude Tests (General Studies, Social Studies, Current Affairs) by Ugo C. Ugo
- Nationwide Common Entrance Examinations on Maths & Quantitative Aptitude Tests by Ugo C. Ugo
- Nationwide Common Entrance Examinations on English Language and Verbal Aptitude Tests by Ugo C. Ugo
List of Books for Primary 5
- Showers Book English for Nigerian Primary Schools (Book 6) by Sterling
- Modular English Course for Primary Schools (Book 6) by S. O. Ayodele et al
- Mastering English by M. O. Odiaka
- Basic Primary Phonetics for Basic 5 by Adi Cynthia Opara
- English Literature: The Power of Wisdom by David Ayandipe
- English Literature: The Dreamer by Olajire Olanlokun
- The New Method English Dictionary by Michael West
- Active Handwriting (Book 5) by University Press
- Verbal Reasoning (Book 6) by Lantern
- Quantitative Reasoning (Book 6) by Lantern
- The New Approach to Quantitative Reasoning (Book 6) by T. A. O. Olayiwola
- Champion Mathematics (Book 6) by Macmillan
- Understanding Mathematics (Book 6) by Marian N. Daud-Osuaght
- Modern Theory and Practice of Agricultural Science (Book 6) by Emem
- Agricultural Science for Primary Schools (Book 6) by Aiyegbayo J. T. et al
- Modular Primary Social Studies (Book 6) by Otite O. et al
- Bonjour Camarade (Book 6) Longman
- Easy Way to Computer (Book 6) by Sterling
- Foundation Computer Studies (Book 6) by E. O. Adegbeyeni
- Textbook of Home Economics (Book 6) by University Press
- Basic Creative and Cultural Arts (Book 6) by Kolade Salami
- Basic Social Studies by Longman
- Civic Education for Primary Schools (Book 6) by Adesola Luqman et al
- Nationwide Vocational Aptitude Tests (General Studies, Social Studies, Current Affairs) by Ugo C. Ugo
- Nationwide Common Entrance Examinations on Maths & Quantitative Aptitude Tests by Ugo C. Ugo
- Nationwide Common Entrance Examinations on English Language and Verbal Aptitude Tests by Ugo C. Ugo
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