Calculus Suggestion for a proof-based math text book for high school

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The discussion centers on finding a proof-based mathematics book suitable for an above-average high school student studying A-level mathematics, specifically in the areas of logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical approximation, vectors, differential equations, and complex numbers. The teacher emphasizes the need for a resource that includes proofs, as the current textbook lacks this feature. Suggestions include "Basic Mathematics" by Lang, and for more advanced exploration, "Calculus" by Spivak and "Calculus" by Apostol are recommended. Additionally, Axler's "Pre-calculus" is noted as a preferable option over Lang's book for depth and detail.
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I am currently teaching the pure mathematics II component of A-level mathematics which consist of the following subjects: Logarithmic/exponential functions, trigonometry, differentiation, integration (including integration by parts, and trig substitution), numerical approximation of roots of a function, vectors, differential equations, complex numbers.

My student asked me for a math book which goes through the proof of some of the properties, identities, equations and theorems or it's origin discussed in class. I often go through proofs in class, but the book that we use hardly ever have proofs.

Do you have any suggestion for a proof-based math book suitable for a curious, and above average high school math student.

Thank you
 
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Lang - Basic mathematics is exactly what you're looking for.
 
For more depth and detail, have you looked at the calculus books by Spivak and Apostol?
 
Maybe Axler, "Pre-calculus"? I found it better than Lang's Basic Mathematics.
 
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