livros didáticos
1. Books designed for use in schools or colleges as the main source of study material for a particular subject
The students carried heavy textbooks to class every day.
Os alunos carregavam livros didáticos pesados para a aula todos os dias.
2. Educational materials that present information in a systematic and structured manner for learning purposes
The biology textbooks contained detailed illustrations of cellular structures.
Os livros didáticos de biologia continham ilustrações detalhadas das estruturas celulares.
3. Official or standard publications adopted by educational institutions for instructional use
The school board approved new math textbooks for all grade levels.
O conselho escolar aprovou novos livros didáticos de matemática para todas as séries.
In Brazil, textbooks (livros didáticos) play a crucial role in public education and are often provided by the government through the PNLD (Programa Nacional do Livro Didático). In the USA, textbooks are typically purchased by schools or students and represent significant educational expenses. The selection and content of textbooks can be politically sensitive in both countries, often subject to scrutiny regarding representation and curriculum standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
by the textbook - according to established rules or procedures (conforme o livro didático)
straight from the textbook - exactly as it should be according to standard practice
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