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  • The Everything Kids' Baseball Book: From baseball history to player stats - with lots of homerun fun in between!

    Greg Jacobs

    Paperback (Everything, March 18, 2010)
    From the ballpark to the backyard and beyond, this book captures all the action, fun, and excitement of America's favorite pastime. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about:The history of baseballYour favorite American and National League teamsStats and recordsBallparks around the countryBaseball legends and current playersHow to play like a proFantasy baseball teamsWith more than 30 puzzles and activities, you'll be inspired to get out to the nearest baseball diamond to practice your skills with your friends.
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  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 2020

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 2, 2019)
    Get ready to ace your AP Physics 1 Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide The immensely popular test prep guide has been updated and revised with new material and is now accessible in print, online and mobile formats. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra Based introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This essential guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes three full-length practice exams, plus the most up-to-date scoring information. A bonus interactive AP Test Planner app delivers a customizable study schedule and extra exam practice to your mobile device. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra Based 2020 features: 3 Practice Exams (2 in the book +1 online) Comprehensive overview of the AP Physics 1 Exam format Access to the entire Cross-Platform Prep Course in AP Physics 1 Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations An interactive, customizable AP Planner app to help you organize your time Powerful analytics to assess your test readiness Flashcards, games, and more
  • 5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 4, 2017)
    Get ready to ace your AP Physics 1 Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This wildly popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and the latest exam. You'll get online help, three full-length practice tests (two in the book and one online), detailed answers to each question, study tips, information on how the exam is scores, and much more. Because this guide is accessible in print and digital formats, you can study online, via your mobile device, straight from the book, or any combination of the three. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2018 features: • New: Access to the entire Cross-Platform Prep Course in Physics 1• 3 Practice Exams (2 in the book + 1 online)• An interactive, customizable AP Planner app to help you organize your time• Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness• Flashcards, games, and more
  • The Everything KIDS' Baseball Book: From baseball's history to today's favorite players―with lots of home run fun in between

    Greg Jacobs

    Paperback (Everything, March 17, 2012)
    Do you know:How players make it into the hall of fame? Who holds the record for the most stolen bases? What the "curse of the Bambino" is? The Everything Kids' Baseball Book, 7th Edition answers these questions and more!From the ballpark to the backyard and beyond, all the action, fun, and excitement of America's favorite pastime is captured in this new edition! Packed with the latest and greatest information and more than thirty fun puzzles and activities, this book teaches you everything you ever wanted to know about:The history of baseballYour favorite American and National League teamsBallparks around the countryBaseball legends and current playersFantasy baseball teamsCollege baseballAnd much, much more! STATS, LLC reporter Greg Jacobs gives you all the know-how you need to bat a thousand—from baseball history and trivia to player stats and the rules of the game. It's sure to be a grand-slam hit!
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  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 Algebra-Based 2019 Elite Student Edition

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 1, 2018)
    A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE Score-Raising Features Include: •3 full-length practice exams, 2 in the book, 1 on Cross-Platform•Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations•Comprehensive overview of the AP Physics 1 exam format •Authentic practice questions that reflect both multiple choice and free-response question types, just like the ones you will see on test day•Addresses all topics at the depth and in the style required for the AP Physics 1 exam•Proven strategies specific to each section of the test BONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details) 5 Minutes to a 5 section: 180 Questions and Activities that give you an extra 5 minutes of review for every day of the school year, reinforcing the most vital course material and building the skills and confidence you need to succeed on the AP exam The 5-Step Plan: Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 2017

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 5, 2016)
    Get ready for your AP Physics 1 exam with this straightforward, easy-to-follow study guide AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 together replaced the course formerly titled AP Physics B. The new courses debuted in 2014, with the first Physics 1 and Physics 2 exams given in 2015. The wildly popular test prep guide—updated and enhanced for smartphone users—5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2017 provides a proven strategy to achieving high scores on this demanding Advanced Placement exam. This logical and easy-to-follow instructional guide introduces an effective 5-step study plan to help students build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence they need to reach their full potential. The book helps students master both multiple-choice and free-response questions and offers comprehensive answer explanations and sample responses. Written by a physics teacher, this insider’s guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes 2 full-length practice exams, plus the most up-to-date scoring information. The 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2017 effective 5-step plan breaks down test preparation into stages: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-Taking Confidence. 2 full-length practice exams · BONUS interactive AP Planner app delivers a customized study schedule and extra practice questions to students’ mobile devices · The 5 Steps to a 5 series has prepared millions of students for success Greg Jacobs teaches AP Physics at Woodberry Forest School in central Virginia.
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 Algebra-Based 2019

    Greg Jacobs

    language (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 6, 2018)
    A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE Score-Raising Features Include: •3 full-length practice exams, 2 in the book + 1 on Cross-Platform•Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations•Comprehensive overview of the AP Physics 1 exam format •Authentic practice questions that reflect both multiple choice and free-response question types, just like the ones you will see on test day•Addresses all topics at the depth and in the style required for the AP Physics 1 exam•Proven strategies specific to each section of the test BONUS Cross-Platform Prep Course for extra practice exams with personalized study plans, interactive tests, powerful analytics and progress charts, flashcards, games, and more! (see inside front and back covers for details) The 5-Step Plan: Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
  • 5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics C 2017

    Greg Jacobs

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, July 28, 2016)
    Get ready for your AP Physics 2 exam with this straightforward, easy-to-follow study guide The wildly popular test prep guide― updated and enhanced for smartphone users―5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics C 2017 provides a proven strategy to achieving high scores on this demanding Advanced Placement exam. This logical and easy-to-follow instructional guide introduces an effective 5-step study plan to help students build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence they need to reach their full potential. The book helps students master both multiple-choice and free-response questions and offers comprehensive answer explanations and sample responses. Written by a physics teacher, this insider’s guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes 2 full-length practice exams, plus the most up-to-date scoring information. The 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2017 effective 5-step plan breaks down test preparation into stages: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-Taking Confidence. 2 full-length practice exams· BONUS interactive AP Planner app delivers a customized study schedule and extra practice questions to students’ mobile devices· The 5 Steps to a 5 series has prepared millions of students for success
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 2018, Elite Student Edition

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 4, 2017)
    Get ready to ace your AP Physics 1 Exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2018 Elite Student Edition introduces an effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and latest exam. You'll get online help, three full-length practice tests (two in the book and one online), detailed answers to each question, study tips, and important information on how the exam is scored. Because this guide is accessible in print and digital formats, you can study online, via your mobile device, straight from the book, or any combination of the three. With the new “5 Minutes to a 5” section, you’ll also get an extra AP curriculum activity for each school day to help reinforce the most important AP concepts. With only 5 minutes a day, you can dramatically increase your score on exam day! 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 1 2018 Elite Student Edition features: • New: “5 Minutes to a 5”—Concise activities reinforcing the most important AP concepts and presented in a day-to-day study format• Access to the entire Cross Platform Prep Course in Physics 1• 3 Practice Exams (2 in the book + 1 online)• Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness• Flashcards, games, social media support, and more
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C 2019

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 6, 2018)
    A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE Score-Raising Features Include: •3 full-length practice exams •Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations•Comprehensive overview of the AP Physics C exam format •Authentic practice questions that reflect both multiple-choice and free-response question types, just like the ones you will see on test day•Addresses all topics at the depth and in the style required for the AP Physics C exam•Proven strategies specific to each section of the test FREE AP Planner app that delivers a customizable study schedule for tests in the book, and extra practice questions to your mobile devices (see the last page of the books for details) The 5-Step Plan: Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams
  • 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C 2018

    Greg Jacobs

    eBook (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 4, 2017)
    Get ready to ace your AP Physics C Exam with this easy-to-follow study guide 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C 2018 introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This wildly popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and the latest exam. You'll get two full-length practice tests, detailed answers to each question, study tips, information on how the exam is scores, and much more. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C 2018 features: • 2 Practice Exams• An interactive, customizable AP Planner app to help you organize your time• Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness
  • 5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics C 2016

    Greg Jacobs

    Paperback (McGraw-Hill Education, Aug. 3, 2015)
    Get ready for your AP Physics C exam with this straightforward, easy-to-follow study guide―updated for all the latest exam changes 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C features an effective, 5-step plan to guide your preparation program and help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed. This fully revised edition covers the latest course syllabus and matches the latest exam. The book provides access to McGraw-Hill Education’s interactive AP Planner app, which will enable you to receive a customizable study schedule on your mobile device. Bonus app features daily assignment notifications, plus extra practice questions to assess test readiness 2 complete practice AP Physics C exams 3 separate study plans to fit your learning style