What is the best self-taught chemistry book?

Question

I failed general chemistry a few semesters ago. I am going to take it this fall. I want to make an A, but the schools chemistry book doesnt do a good job of explaining the material to me to where I can understand it. What self-taught chemistry book should I buy so I will understand college level chemistry? (example: Cliffsnotes, Princeton Review, ect ect...)

I have one month until my fall semester starts, and I need a book that will explain chemistry to me. Thanks!

Answer 1

Try Apologia Science...they have excellent text books with good explanations....maybe you could consider a video text or DVD series where you can hear someone explain it....check out the library for potential interlibrary loans for this.

Homework helper is also a source for helps.

Answer 2

Try this guy, maybe reading a book isn't the answer, and he's pretty good at demonstrating chemistry.  http://youtube.com/user/bannanaiscool

He explains chemistry in short video clips organized by topic.  Some are AP level, some lower level.  He also sells them if you go to his website.