HTML, CSS & A Complete Course for High School is a full-year, classroom-ready web development curriculum designed to take students from zero experience to building real, deployable web applications.
Unlike shallow “learn to code” books, this course teaches how the web actually works—from browsers and servers to modern front-end architecture, accessibility, security, performance, APIs, and deployment. Students don’t just memorize syntax; they learn how to think like developers.
Written by an experienced educator and a working technologist, this book is structured for high school classrooms, homeschool programs, CTE pathways, and early college prep. Every chapter includes clear explanations, vocabulary, comprehension checks, and hands-on mini projects that reinforce real-world skills.
What students will • HTML5 structure, semantics, and accessibility • CSS from fundamentals to Flexbox, Grid, and advanced layout systems • JavaScript from basics through async programming, state management, and architecture • DOM manipulation, events, APIs, local storage, and modular code • Responsive design and mobile-first development • Git, version control, deployment, and DevOps fundamentals • Security, authentication, performance optimization, and best practices • A full-stack capstone project with real-world workflows
Built for • Plain-English explanations (no gatekeeping jargon) • Progressive skill building from beginner to advanced • Hundreds of examples, labs, and projects • Answer keys and structured assessments • Aligns with modern CTE, computer science, and digital literacy standards
This is not a toy book. It’s a serious, modern web development textbook that prepares students for college coursework, certifications, internships, and real technical careers.