Books published by publisher McGraw-Hill 2008

WE WANT TO HELP YOU SUCCEED ON THE SAT We've put all of our proven expertise into McGraw-Hill's SAT to make sure you’re ready for this difficult exam. With this book, you’ll get essential skill-building techniques and strategies developed by professional SAT instructors who have helped thousands of students just like you succeed on this important test. You'll get online help, 6 full-length practice tests, model SAT essays, hundreds of practice problems, and all the facts about the current exam. With McGraw-Hill's SAT, we'll guide you step by step through your preparation program--and give you the tools you need to succeed. Features include: 6 full-length practice SATs: 4 in the book and 2 interactive tests online at MHPracticePlus.com New free interactive Test Planner app available for download (see inside front cover for details) Online videos illustrating SAT problemsolving techniques Hundreds of sample questions with explanations

A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence Topics include: Recovery and Expansion, 1300-1600 * The Renaissance, 1350-1550 * The Reformation, 1500-1600 * The Rise of Sovereignty, 1600-1715 * The Scientific Revolution during the Seventeenth Century * The Enlightenment: A Cultural Movement during the Eighteenth Century * Social Transformation and Statebuilding in the Eighteenth Century * The French Revolution and the Rise of Napoleon, 1789-1799 * The Fall of Napoleon and the Post-Napoleonic Era, 1800-1848 * The Second Industrial Revolution, 1820-1900 * The Rise of New Ideologies in the Nineteenth Century * Nationalism and Statebuilding, 1848-1900 * Mass Politics and Imperialism in Africa and Asia, 1860-1914 * Politics of the Extreme and World War I, 1870-1918 * The Interwar Years and World War II, 1918-1945 * The Cold War and Beyond, 1945-Present

The nation’s number one economics programEconomics: Principles & Practices is the only program with full coverage of the new economy and the impact of the digital revolution. It is correlated to the National Standards and, in addition to having current statistics and news events, this program has updated diagrams, charts, maps, photos, and illustrations.

Motivate students with our best-selling series of high-interest selections This best-selling series motivates students with high-interest selections at a higher readability level Emphasis is on reading nonfiction Critical thinking questions prepare students for state and national tests Critical Reading, a perennial favorite for middle school and high school students of all ability levels, fascinates with astounding and intriguing stories of real-life adventure. Comprehension questions reinforce literal understanding, while critical thinking questions encourage students to consider the author’s purpose, make inferences, identify cause and effect, and make predictions. The entire series is designed to reinforce state reading standards. The selections in the Critical Reading series are at the highest level of readability in our triple-threat offering which also includes The Real Deal and The Wild Side. Reading Level 6-8 Interest Level 6-12