Books published by publisher Barron's Educational Series, 2006

Barron’s AP United States History Study Guide is aligned with the current exam and includes comprehensive subject review plus five realistic practice tests.Two full-length practice tests in the book with all questions answered and explainedTest-taking strategies for answering multiple choice, short answer, long essay, and document-based questionsComprehensive review of all topics on the AP U.S. History curriculum, including pre-contact American Indian societies and the evolution of Colonial society; the American Revolution; the Civil War and Reconstruction; the growth of industrial America; World War I; the Great Depression; World War II; the Cold War; America in the age of Clinton, Bush, and Obama; and much more

College-bound students preparing for the ACT will find the help they need in this fully updated edition of Barron's trusted ACT study manual. With over 1,600 practice questions this manual has the greatest quantity of high-quality review material available. Its helpful features include:A detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questionsA chapter on optimizing the test-taking mindset and managing test anxietyA full-length diagnostic test with thorough guidance on using the results for targeting preparationThree full-length model tests with comprehensive answer explanationsExtensive subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing testEasy, medium, and hard practice passages that enable students to customize their studyProven test-taking strategies for students of all ability levelsRecommended study plans based on the amount of time available to prepare

This best-selling test prep manual introduces high school students to the newly redesigned PSAT/NMSQT test and prepares them to get the best score possible. This book features:Two practice tests reflective of the PSATTips and strategies specific to each section of the test, including Critical Reading, Writing and Language Skills, and MathAdvice for students aiming for National Merit ScholarshipsMuch moreStudents will learn strategies that can take them from a good score to a great score, and find everything they need to succeed on this test.

Barron’s brand new AP Physics 2 with Online Tests provides four practice tests and key review for the AP Physics 2 exam. Content corresponds to the topics covered in a second-year, algebra-based physics class. AP Physics 2 helps students review electric, magnetic, and gravitational fields; circuits and capacitance; fluid dynamics; thermodynamics; optics; and modern physics.AP Physics 2 includes:Two practice tests in the book with all questions answered and explainedTwo online practice tests with all questions answered and explainedA diagnostic test in the book to help students target areas where they need more studyPractice questions and review covering all test areasTips and advice for dealing with the new problem types introduced on this test

Every little girl's graduation from diapers to the potty is always a very important moment--and one to make both parents and toddlers proud! In The Potty Book, Hannah needs to have her diapers changed so she can go out and play. Then mom and dad bring home a big box, and Hannah is anxious to open it up and see what's inside. Is it a rocking chair? A bed for Teddy? No, it's a potty--which means that it's time for Hannah to graduate from her diapers. This gentle and humorous little story is charmingly illustrated and told in verse. Little girls will enjoy looking at the pictures and having the story read to them. Meanwhile, they'll start getting the idea that it's time for them to grow up, exactly like Hannah. So that at last, they'll be able to say--"I'm off the potty!"

This updated guide offers content and test questions based on the most recent version of the AP Psychology course objectives. Our latest edition includes:Three full-length practice exams--one diagnostic test and two full-length practice testsComprehensive answer explanations for all questionsA review of all AP test topics, including research methods, the biological basis of behavior, and treatment of disordersAn abnormal psychology chapter completely overhauled to reflect the latest changes to the DSM-5Fifteen additional multiple-choice practice questions for each unit with explained answersAn analysis of the test's essay section with a sample essayThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.

This extensive test prep manual covers the AP United States History curriculum, and will help prepare students for the most current exam with:Two full-length practice tests that feature all questions answered and explainedTest-taking strategies for answering both the test's multiple choice, short answer, long essay, and document-based questionsA detailed review of U.S. history, from pre-contact American Indian societies and the evolution of Colonial society, the American Revolution, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the growth of industrial America, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, America in the age of Clinton, Bush, and Obama, and much moreThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.BONUS ONLINE PRACTICE TEST: Students who purchase this book or package will also get FREE access to one additional full-length online AP U.S. History test with all questions answered and explained.

Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects as they are taught on middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting state standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing--or in many cases, just plain boring, and may need a little extra help. Barron's Painless Series authors' main goal is to clear up students' confusion and perk up their interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which they can put each subject to practical use. Most of these books take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, often employing humor, and always presenting fun-learning exercises that include puzzles, games, and challenging "Brain Tickler" problems to solve. This title describes the exciting revolution in our understanding of Earth's processes and changes, focusing on movement of tectonic plates, earthquakes, volcanoes, and much more.

Teaches basic algebra, exponents and roots, equations and inequalities, and polynomials. Titles in Barron's extensive Painless Series cover a wide range of subjects, as they are taught at middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting Common Core Standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects somewhat confusing, or just need a little extra help. Most of these books take a lighthearted, humorous approach to their subjects, and offer fun exercises including puzzles, games, and challenging "Brain Tickler" problems to solve. Bonus Online Component: includes additional games to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble.

This book shows students how to play many different fascinating numbers games, such as Dazzling Division of fractions, which makes numbers grow larger when they are divided! Painless Fractions is filled with intriguing “Brain Ticklers” and complemented with humorous illustrations.Titles in Barron’s extensive Painless Series cover most subjects taught on middle school and high school levels, and are written for students who find the subjects unusually difficult and confusing—or in some cases, just plain boring. Painless Series authors, all of them experienced educators, are experts at clearing up aspects of their subjects that students are likely to find confusing. These books also perk up students’ interest by emphasizing the attention-catching ways in which the subjects can be put to practical use. Most Painless Series titles take a light-hearted approach to their subjects, and all of them present fun-to-solve challenges with puzzles, games, and “Brain Tickler” problems. Although Painless Series titles are written primarily for middle school and high school students, older students and adults who need to refresh their skills will also find these books extremely helpful. NEW BONUS FEATURE: Printed inside each new title is a code that gives kids FREE access to subject-related apps. They’re arcade games themed to match each book’s Painless subject. The apps can be downloaded on any iPhone, iTouch, iPad, or Android device.

Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text.