Books with author John T. McCann

Fully revised, students will receive an in-depth preparation for the AP World History exam with:Revised strategies for answering all question typesNew unit short cut charts that help organize a better study planTwo full-length model exams with answer explanationsA review of world history, from the foundations of civilization circa. 8000 B.C.E. to world cultures of the twenty-first centuryReflects the 9 Historical Thinking Skills required by the College Board and key concepts at the beginning of each chapter serve as a study guide. The included CD-ROM presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers. BONUS! An exclusive online exam included with the purchase of the book or the book with CD-ROM. System Requirements: This CD is intended to run on systems meeting the minimum requirements below. (Flash Player 10.2 or higher is recommended) Microsoft® Windows®: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor,or Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processorfor netbooksMicrosoft® Windows® XP (32-bit), WindowsServer® 2003 (32-bit), Windows Server 2008(32-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit), Windows 7(32-bit and 64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit) 512MB of RAM (1GB of RAM recommendedfor netbooks); 128MB of graphics memoryCD-ROM drive1024 X 768 color display MAC OS: Intel Core™ Duo 1.83GHz or faster processorMac OS X 10.6 or higher512MB of RAM; 128MB of graphics memoryCD-ROM drive1024 X 768 color display

Barron’s AP World History: Modern Premium is fully revised to align with the College Board changes for the May 2020 exam. You’ll get in-depth content review and 5 revised practice tests to help you feel prepared for the new test. This edition includes:Two full-length practice tests in the book with revised free-response questions.Three fully revised online practice tests, with updated multiple-choice questions to reflect time period changesComprehensive content review corresponding with the 4 time periods covered on the exam. Anything pre-1200 CE will fall under AP World History: Ancient and will not be on the May 2020 exam.Expert strategies for answering all question typesUnit shortcut charts and key concepts at the beginning of each chapter to help organize a better study plan

This newly updated manual presents two full-length model AP World History exams with answer keys, plus detailed advice on answering the comparative essay question, and helpful strategies for answering the test's multiple-choice and document-based questions. An extensive subject review covers the following general areas: Foundations of World Civilization (4000 B.C.-1000 A.D.) World Cultures Maturing (1000-1450) World Cultures Interacting (1450-1750) World Cultures in the Modern Era (1750-1914) The 20th Century and Contemporary World Cultures (1914-2007)

Two full-length model AP examinations with answer keys plus a chronological general review of world history make up the greater part of this brand new Advanced Placement test prep manual. Other helpful features include an overview of the exam, and strategies for success in answering multiple-choice and document-based questions, as well as help in answering the comparative essay question. Historical eras in the subject review fall within the five following general categories: Foundations of World Civilization (4000 B.C.-1000 A.D.); World Cultures Maturing (1000-1450); World Cultures Interacting (1450-1750); World Cultures in the Modern Era (1750-1914); and The Twentieth Century and Contemporary World Cultures (1914-present).

Students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Examination in World History will find two full-length model exams with answer keys plus a chronological review of world history in this valuable manual. Also featured is advice on answering the comparative essay question, as well as strategies for answering the AP exam's multiple-choice and document-based questions. The book's subject review divides world history into the following five categories: Foundations of World Civilization (4000 B.C.-1000 A.D.); World Cultures Maturing (1000-1450); World Cultures Interacting (1450-1750); World Cultures in the Modern Era (1750-1914); and The Twentieth Century and Contemporary World Cultures (1914-2005).