Books with author Scott Peterson

Peterson's® SAT® Prep Guide 1600 provides advanced test preparation advice designed for high-achieving students who are motivated to increase their good SAT scores to exceptional SAT scores. This guide is also useful for competitive first-time test takers who already know the basics and want to aim for a higher score through intensive preparation. This guide will help you “prep for the perfect score!” Peterson's® SAT® Prep Guide 1600 guide covers: The most difficult concepts and problems encountered on the revised SAT® Expert strategies and tips to handle test questions with confidence and ease Comprehensive answers with detailed explanations to the most-difficult questions Information on new evidence-based types of questions Competitive high school students don't need to spend their valuable time covering basic concepts and easy practice questions. They need strategy tips and effective advanced preparation to get desired maximum results. This guidebook helps the brightest students feel even more confident on test day! Earning the perfect SAT score just got easier with: Focused review of advanced concepts and problematic question types Proven tactics to master those trick questions and get that perfect score Answers and explanations for each practice question Peterson’s SAT Prep Guide 1600 is designed by exam experts with years of experience to help you master every aspect of the SAT exam. This helpful test-prep guide also includes the following: Comprehensive coverage of the entire SAT exam format: After reading this book, you’ll know the structure and format of the exam from start to finish and have all the information needed for success on test day. Expert tips, advice, and strategies: We know what it takes to get a top score on the SAT exam--you’ll get the expert tools that have proven to be effective for test-day success. Challenging, effective test practice: Get ready to improve your score with the most challenging practice questions for the SAT exam, along with detailed answer explanations to assure you are in top test-taking form! In-depth, rigorous test review: You’ll get a thorough review of every test section of the SAT exam and effective study and attack plans for reaching your goal scores. This complete guide to getting a perfect SAT score is divided into 11 sections, each carefully designed by our experts. In addition to a general overview, practice, and a “summing it up” portion, here’s some of what you’ll find throughout the book: All about the SAT Exam: Registering for the exam Scoring Getting ready for test day SAT Reading: U.S. and World Literature Passages: Information and ideas questions Words in context questions SAT Reading: History and Social Studies Passages: Reading tactics Rhetoric questions Command of evidence questions SAT Reading: Science Passages: Synthesis questions Paired questions Informational Graphics Heart of Algebra: Manipulating numbers and expressions Solving Heart of Algebra questions Creating and solving linear equations and inequalities Problem Solving and Data Analysis: Ratios and proportional relationships, percentages, and units Sneaky averages Representing quantitative data Passport to Advanced Math: Functions Quadratic functions and parabolas Passport to advanced math practice Additional Topics in Math: Lines, angles, triangles, and circles Right triangles, circles, and trigonometric functions Expression of Ideas Questions: Organization questions Effective language use questions Attacking passages and expression of ideas questions for a perfect score Standard English Conventions Questions: Conventions of punctuation and usage Attacking standard English conventions questions for a perfect score Standard English conventions practice The SAT ESSAY: Inside the prompt Managing your time and avoiding common mistakes An SAT Essay walk-through and practice prompt

Peterson's SAT® Prep Guide 2017 provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help students prepare well for the redesigned SAT®. Students will find extensive subject reviews for the Reading, Writing and Language, Math-No Calculator, and Math-Calculator test sections of the SAT®. The book's full-length Diagnostic Test with detailed answer explanations helps students determine their strengths and weaknesses, and the numerous exercises will surely boost students' test-prep confidence. The 5 additional full-length practice tests in the book, plus exclusive access to 3 full-length practice tests online, will help students score high on test day. In addition, the updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," provides valuable advice for parents on subjects such as what tests their high school student should take, how to motivate their child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including access to 3 online), with detailed answer explanations for each exam question Helpful, new "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," with expert advice on how parents can motivate their children, what tests high school students should take, and what role parents should play in the college admissions process Extensive reviews of all subjects appearing on the redesigned SAT® Expert tips and strategies to help students succeed on test day User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace

A mysterious scroll. A city of ancient secrets. Meet history’s favorite kid detectives. 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle keeping it afloat, especially now that their father has gone north to fight the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn that a valuable scroll is missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces. If they can find it, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. The chase leads Zet and Kat into forbidden temples, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Kat in this well-researched, fun and exciting first mystery in the Kid Detective Zet series. "I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." - UN, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling. Enjoyed by fans of Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid and the Kane Chronicles, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Secret Agent 6th Grader, Mara Daughter of the Nile, and The Golden Goblet. Our readers are going places."Action-packed" ~ Middle Grade Fiction Finder ★★★★★ "a natural and gifted storyteller" ~ Historical Novel Society ★★★★★ (Lexile: 490-570) A study guide is available at http://bit.ly/egyptstudy Buy now and begin the adventure!

100 Super-Interesting Outrageous Mummy FactsYou will gasp. You will scratch your head. You will pull the book closer. You will make horrible faces. And you will smile in wonder. This fun, funny encyclopedia of high-interest mummy facts is a spooky, trivia-packed treasure trove of mystery and wonders of the world. Lively and packed with the latest information and gripping photos into every page, it's literally bursting with sensational cool stuff. High-energy observations are brain candy for young minds about a topic that kids love. Tons of tips swirl and burst from page to page with creepy curses, King Tut secrets, movie bloopers, mummy toys, wacky words, strange mysteries and so much more. It's perfect for kids who want to know more about the topics they read about in Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy. It also makes a great companion to the novel for teachers looking to meet Common Core needs. But here's a secret: You don't need to read the novel. If you just want to know about mummies, go ahead. Devour it on its own. We won't tell...

Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on 2016's ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All new for 2016, the strategy content and practice tests reflect all the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new book, students will find: ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT®--learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the process. 6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanations. A companion mobile app that offers short, interactive exercises, making studying fun anywhere and allowing students to take their prep with them on the go. Thorough review of all test sections: English, Science, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays. Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.

Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 8 full-length practice tests (two each for the HSPT, COOP, and TACHS and one each for the SSAT and ISEE) with detailed answer explanations and valuable test-taking information. Peterson's guide covers all test formats, test scoring, and types of questions, including expert tips that guide students through verbal and quantitative exercises. Two full-length practice tests each for the TACHS, the COOP, and the HSPT, all with answer keys and detailed explanations One full-length practice test each for the SSAT and the ISEE secondary school entrance exams, which are often administered for admission into Catholic high schools. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and plenty of test-taking tips In-depth subject review covering the verbal, math, and quantitative sections of the examEasy-to-use self-evaluation tools to track progress

Peterson's Master the SAT® provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and helps students prepare for the revised SAT® with extensive reviews and 9 full-length practice tests to help all of the skills needed to score high. In addition, our updated "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," provides advice for parents on subjects such as what tests your high school student should take, how to motivate your child, and what role to play in the college admissions process. 9 full-length practice tests (including access to 3 online), with detailed answer explanations for each exam question Helpful, new "Parents' Guide to College Admission Testing," with expert advice on how parents can motivate their children, what tests high school students should take, and what role parents should play in the college admissions process Extensive reviews of all subjects appearing on the revised SAT® User-friendly design, with bulleted roadmaps and chapter summaries formulated so that high school students can work through the exercises at their own pace

Peterson's ACT® Prep Guide PLUS offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on 2016's ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All new for 2016, the strategy content and practice tests reflect all the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new book, students will find: ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT®--learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the process. 6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanations. A companion mobile app that offers short, interactive exercises, making studying fun anywhere and allowing students to take their prep with them on the go. A DVD featuring dynamic video content focusing on the most difficult question types. Thorough review of all test sections: English, Science, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays. Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.

"a very happy and rewarding find" ~ PopBop, AMAZON TOP 500 Reviewer "will have readers turning pages" ~ Mallory Anne-Marie Haws, Amazon TOP 1000 Reviewer 12-year-old Zet tries to visit his best friend, Hui, who's a student apprentice at a famous jewelry workshop. To Zet's surprise, the scary guard at the gates won't let him in! Is Hui in danger? Meanwhile, amulets have been disappearing all over town. When Zet receives a valuable amulet as a gift, he knows it's a secret message from Hui--but what does it mean? Zet will stop at nothing to make sure his best friend is safe. The trail of clues leads Zet down forbidden streets whispering with the voices of ancient gods, through a mysterious city of gold and majesty the world has never forgotten. "Hardy Boys meets Ancient Egypt" For fans of Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid and the Kane Chronicles, as well as readers of the 39 Clues and Theodore Boone. ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling. Bring home adventure! Scroll up and grab a copy.

Peterson's® ACT® Prep Guide 2017 offers all of the information students need to prepare well and score high on the ACT, including thorough subject matter reviews and practice questions for each question type. Students will benefit from expert advice, strategies, and test-taking tips for comprehensive preparation. All strategy content and practice tests reflect the latest changes to the ACT. Inside this new guide, students will find:ACT® test-taking strategies, plus other important details about the ACT-learn how and when to register for the ACT, how the test is scored, what you need to know on test day, and how to stay calm throughout the processA full-length diagnostic test to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses 6 practice tests-4 in print and 2 online-all with detailed answer explanationsThorough review of all test sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing, featuring expert strategies, numerous practice questions with detailed answer explanations, and sample essays.Helpful study plans, perfect for the student who has a lot of time to prepare, as well as those who've procrastinated-each student can find his or her pathway to success.