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ICSE Class 6 Books – All Subjects, Textbooks & Solutions (2025-26)

If you’re looking for the right ICSE Class 6 books for the 2025-26 academic session, this page lists every prescribed textbook subject by subject — along with PDF download links and chapter-wise solutions. Class 6 is where the ICSE curriculum begins building strong foundations in Mathematics, Science, English, and Social Studies. Choosing the correct textbook from the start makes a real difference to how well students understand concepts in later grades. The ICSE board, governed by CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations), prescribes specific publishers for each subject — and this guide covers all of them. Visit cisce.org for official syllabus documents.

Note that NCERT does not publish ICSE textbooks — this is a common misconception among parents and students. All books listed below are from publishers officially aligned with the CISCE syllabus. Most ICSE schools follow Selina Concise for Science and Mathematics, and Oxford or Morning Star titles for English and Social Studies.


ICSE Class 6 Books – Subject-Wise Textbook List

Below is a quick-reference table of all major subjects taught in ICSE Class 6, along with the recommended textbook for each. Use this as your checklist at the start of the academic year.

Subject Recommended Textbook Publisher
Mathematics Selina Concise Mathematics Class 6 Selina Publishers
Physics Selina Concise Physics Class 6 Selina Publishers
Chemistry Selina Concise Chemistry Class 6 Selina Publishers
Biology Selina Concise Biology Class 6 Selina Publishers
English Language Treasure Chest / Morning Star English Morning Star / Oxford
English Literature Prescribed Reader / Anthology Varies by school
History & Civics Total History & Civics Class 6 Morning Star
Geography Total Geography Class 6 Morning Star
Hindi Saral Hindi Vyakaran / Vasant Saraswati / NCERT
Computer Applications Kips / Cyber Beans Class 6 Kips / Pearson

Icse Syllabus › Class 6‘>View the full ICSE Class 6 syllabus for all subjects


Mathematics – ICSE Class 6 Books & Chapters

What’s Covered in Class 6 Maths?

Class 6 Mathematics under the ICSE curriculum introduces students to core number concepts — natural numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals. Topics like ratio and proportion, basic algebra (using letters for unknowns), geometry (lines, angles, triangles), and data handling are introduced at an age-appropriate level. The focus is on building conceptual clarity rather than rote calculation. Getting these basics right in Class 6 directly impacts performance in Classes 9 and 10.

Prescribed Textbook: Selina Concise Mathematics for Class 6
Alternative: ML Aggarwal Mathematics for ICSE Class 6 (APC Publications)

  • Number Systems and Operations
  • Fractions and Decimals
  • Ratio, Proportion and Unitary Method
  • Basic Geometry – Lines, Angles, Triangles
  • Perimeter and Area
  • Introduction to Algebra
  • Data Handling and Graphs

📄 📥 Download Class 6 Mathematics PDF‘>Download Selina Class 6 Maths PDF
📘 Selina Solutions › Class 6 › Mathematics‘>View Chapter-wise Selina Class 6 Maths Solutions

Study Tip: Work through every exercise in the Selina textbook before looking at solutions. Class 6 Maths concepts like fractions and ratios appear directly in ICSE Class 10 board papers.


Science – ICSE Class 6 Books (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Physics – What’s Covered in Class 6?

At Class 6 level, Physics is taught as part of a combined Science subject in many ICSE schools, but Selina publishes it as a standalone book. Topics include matter and its properties, motion, force, simple machines, light, sound, and electricity basics. The aim is to help students observe everyday phenomena scientifically before moving to formal equations in higher classes. This early exposure builds the habit of applying logic to observations — a skill that defines strong ICSE Science students.

Prescribed Textbook: Selina Concise Physics for Class 6

  • Matter and Its Properties
  • Physical Quantities and Measurement
  • Force and Motion
  • Simple Machines
  • Light – Reflection and Shadows
  • Sound
  • Heat and Temperature

📄 📥 Download Class 6 Physics PDF‘>Download Selina Class 6 Physics PDF
📘 Selina Solutions › Class 6 › Physics‘>View Chapter-wise Selina Class 6 Physics Solutions

Chemistry – What’s Covered in Class 6?

Class 6 Chemistry introduces students to the language of science — what matter is made of, how substances are classified, and basic lab safety. Students learn about mixtures and compounds, changes in matter (physical vs. chemical), water, air, and the concept of atoms and molecules at an introductory level. These concepts form the backbone of everything studied in Classes 8–10 under the CISCE curriculum.

Prescribed Textbook: Selina Concise Chemistry for Class 6

  • Introduction to Chemistry
  • Matter and Its Composition
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
  • Water and Its Properties
  • Air and Atmosphere

📄 📄 PDF Coming Soon‘>Download Class 6 English Textbook PDF
📘 Selina Solutions › Class 6 › English‘>View Class 6 English Solutions & Notes

Quick Tip: For Class 6 English, focus especially on grammar rules — tenses, prepositions, and active/passive voice. These topics appear in every ICSE English paper right up to Class 10.


History & Civics – ICSE Class 6 Books

What’s Covered in Class 6 History & Civics?

Class 6 History covers ancient civilisations — Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and early India. The Civics portion introduces students to how governments work, the concept of democracy, and India’s constitutional framework at a basic level. Morning Star’s Total History and Civics is the most widely used textbook in ICSE schools for this subject, and it presents content clearly with maps and timelines that make revision straightforward.

Prescribed Textbook: Total History & Civics for Class 6 – Morning Star

  • Ancient Civilisations – Mesopotamia, Egypt
  • The Indus Valley Civilisation
  • The Vedic Age
  • Civics – Our Government and Constitution

📄 📄 PDF Coming Soon‘>Download Class 6 Hindi PDF
📘 Selina Solutions › Class 6 › Hindi‘>View Class 6 Hindi Notes & Solutions


Computer Applications – ICSE Class 6 Books

What’s Covered in Class 6 Computer Applications?

Computer Applications at Class 6 introduces students to hardware, software, operating systems, and basic MS Office tools. Some schools also begin introductory programming concepts or scratch-based coding at this level. Kips and Cyber Beans are the most commonly used textbooks across ICSE schools for this subject. These books combine theory with practical exercises, which mirrors how CISCE assesses this subject in internal evaluations.

Prescribed Textbooks:

  • Kips Computer Applications Class 6
  • Cyber Beans Class 6 – Pearson

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