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Reading is an essential skill for any student at every point of their education, and absolutely critical for high school, college, and future career success. But reading is more than knowing the meaning of words on a page-it's being able to identify concepts, analyze arguments, and respond to questions, retain information, and apply what you've read-all the essential skills that compose solid reading comprehension. Junior Skill Builders: Reading in 15 Minutes a Day will show you how to become an active reader-someone who not only reads, but connects with what's written. That's the goal, to be involved with what you read and to think about what the writer's really trying to communicate to you. What's the best part? Mastering reading doesn't have to take a long time ...and it doesn't have to be difficult! In just one month, students will gain expertise and ease in understanding and remembering what they read, which will set them on a course for success for the rest of their lives. How? Each lesson breaks the reading process down into smaller parts, so that each day builds upon what was learned the previous day.Before long, a student's reading comprehension has increased remarkably-one step at a time. In just 15 minutes a day, students gain an essential understanding of: Words with multiple meanings Synonyms and antonyms Prefixes and suffixes Context clues Denotation and connotation Genre: Fiction and nonfiction Style and tone Text features Main idea and supporting details Chronology Comparing and contrasting Cause and effect Fact and opinion Making inferences Drawing conclusions Summarizing Character and setting Plot: Conflict and resolution Point of view Theme Imagery Flashback and foreshadowing Idiom, personification, hyperbole Similes and metaphors In addition to all the essential practice that kids need to ace classroom tests, pop quizzes, class participation, and standardized exams, Junior Skill Builders: Reading in 15 Minutes a Day provides parents with an easy and accessible way to help their children excel. All it takes is just 15 minutes a day!

If you are preparing for a career in air traffic control, you can expect fierce competition for a job within the field. With high pay, good benefits, and rewarding job prospects, an ATC career is highly desired. You can gain an advantage on the competition by successfully completing the AT-SAT, the exam administered by FAA-approved programs. Air Traffic Control Test Prep will help you master the fundamentals you need to start your career in this exciting field! This comprehensive guide provides you with extensive practice (800+ questions!) for the question types you will see on the exam. Though the practice tests within do not exactly align with recent test changes, the questions in the book will be very helpful in practicing for such a complex and extensive test. Inside you will also find explanations of: *The nitty-gritty of air traffic control systems*Navigation systems*Airways*Communication*Surveillance*Interpreting weather forecasting*Mapping airspace*Airport information*And more!With the number of increasing worldwide flights and a large percentage of the current ATC workforce set to retire, this part career guide, part question manual offers A-to-Z guidance in a field booming with opportunity.

You don't have to be a genius to become an algebra ace-you can do it in just 15 minutes a day Packed with short and snappy lessons, Junior Skill Builders: Algebra in 15 Minutes a Day makes learning algebra easy. It's true: making sense of algebra doesn't have to take a long time ...and it doesn't have to be difficult! In just one month, students can gain expertise and ease in all the algebra concepts that often stump students. How? Each lesson gives one small part of the bigger algebra problem, so that every day students build upon what was learned the day before. Fun factoids, catchy memory hooks, and valuable shortcuts make sure that each algebra concept becomes ingrained. With Junior Skill Builders: Algebra in 15 Minutes a Day, before you know it, a struggling student becomes an algebra pro-one step at a time.In just 15 minutes a day, students master both pre-algebra and algebra, including: Fractions, multiplication, division, and other basic math Translating words into variable expressions Linear equations Real numbers Numerical coefficients Inequalities and absolute values Systems of linear equations Powers, exponents, and polynomials Quadratic equations and factoring Rational numbers and proportions And much more! In just 15 minutes a day, students master both pre-algebra and algebra, including: Fractions, multiplication, division, and other basic math Translating words into variable expressions Linear equations Real numbers Numerical coefficients Inequalities and absolute values Systems of linear equations Powers, exponents, and polynomials Quadratic equations and factoring Rational numbers and proportions And much more! In addition to all the essential practice that kids need to ace classroom tests, pop quizzes, class participation, and standardized exams, Junior Skill Builders: Algebra in 15 Minutes a Day provides parents with an easy and accessible way to help their children exce

Contains memory hooks and shortcuts that help students retain what they're learning. This title includes: a pretest to help students determine where to focus their efforts; content review, detailed lessons, and practice exercises modeled on the skills tested by standardized tests; a post-test to reveal improvement; and, more.

Covers country names, cities, flags, governments, and more. This title includes the physical dimensions of our planet, climate patterns, hazards and natural disasters, transportation, political/cultural geography and calendars/seasons. It includes a pretest that is provided to test geography knowledge and a post test to show progress made.

Offers you the tools you need to master essential chemistry skills. Whether you're preparing for an exam, tackling challenging homework problems for class, or just trying to refresh your skills, this title is packed with hands-on activities, real-life examples, step-by-step lessons, targeted practice exercises, and test-taking strategies.

A pocket guide for the AP US History Exam. It helps students find definitions and explanations for the 600 tested names, places, events, and concepts that are tested on the exam. It is an essential step towards mastering the AP US History exam and enjoying all the advantages of test success.

This handy pocket guide is the ideal on-the-go study system for the AP Biology Exam. Inside, students will find definitions and explanations for the 600 most-tested terms and concepts tested on the exam. Studying the key terms in this book is an essential step towards mastering the exam and enjoying all the advantages of test success

In a world that is increasingly driven by words and text, knowing how to use grammar to communicate correctly is a key skill in school, business, and relationships. With the newly updated and revised Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day, writing and speaking without mistakes becomes much easier-and all it takes is 20 minutes a day! Thorough and concise, Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day covers all the essentials, including common and proper nouns; personal, reflexive, and demonstrative pronouns; regular and irregular verbs; adjectives, adverbs, misplaced modifiers, prepositions, subordinate and insubordinate clauses; compound sentences; and punctuation. Grammar Success in 20 Minutes a Day includes: * A pretest that pinpoints strengths and weaknesses so students know where to focus their time * Hundreds of practice questions covering all vital grammar skills, from dealing with noun and verb agreement to knowing when to use a comma, colon, or semicolon * Free additional grammar practice questions online * A post-test that shows students' progress * BONUS! Glossary and additional resources and tips for preparing for important standardized or certification tests

There are approximately 350,000 pharmacy technicians across the United States, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment rate to increase by 32% in the next seven years. The updated edition of LearningExpress's top-selling Pharmacy Technician Exam covers everything tested on the Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination (PTCE), the certification test for this lucrative and growing career. All aspiring pharmacy technicians, in both retail pharmacies and other institutions such as hospitals or research labs, need to pass this exam in order to be successful in the field. This guide includes everything students need to pass the challenging exam, including: * Two full-length practice exams with details answer explanations * A complete review of the career, including top schools, requirements, recommended courses, and professional resources * A complete review of pharmacy science and math, medications, dosages, pharmacy law, state and federal regulations, and more * A glossary of key pharmacy tech terms

An aging population, boom in residential care facilities, and increasing home healthcare services have made nursing assistant and nurse aide some of the fastest growing positions in health care. Certification is a requirement for both titles, and this preparation guide provides all the comprehensive information needed to master the official exams. Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Flash Review is a handy, portable guide that will be valuable for candidates on the go. Learning the terms that are a part of every current and aspiring nursing assistant or nurse aide's vocabulary is essential for preparing for the both exams. This new title will contain 600 clearly defined terms and concepts commonly tested on the exams. A strong knowledge of these terms is also essential for required refresher courses, as well as general competence in the field.

High school exit exams, college placement exams, and other important high stakes tests require students to answer specific questions-in writing-while under pressure. In fact, the written exercises students encounter are assigned with the clock ticking and anxiety rising, so it is important to have a strong grounding in basic writing skills so that students can do their best when put to the test. 501Writing Prompts uses over 500 sample writing prompts that simulate actual test questions, all designed to help students gain the writing skills needed to ace exams. This book teaches precisely how to pull together the right words to answer any writing prompt, alongside full sample answers and explanations for every question.

The GED Test has changed and is more complicated than ever. Test takers not only must have knowledge of American civics, history, and economics, they also must be familiar with the complex question types found on the GED. GED Test Social Studies Flash Review offers comprehensive, on-the-go study. Inside are questions with detailed answer explanations, important terms and definitions, and more - all covering the concepts tested on the exam. It's the most portable, powerful prep available.

The GED Test has changed and is more complicated than ever. Test takers must feel comfortable with their reading comprehension, writing, and grammar skills, as well as the complex question types found on the exam. GED Test RLA Flash Review offers comprehensive on-the-go study for all Reasoning through Language Arts content. Inside are questions with detailed answer explanations, important terms and their definitions, and more. It's the most portable, powerful prep available.

The GED Mathematics Test has changed and is more complicated than ever. Test takers must feel comfortable with math concepts and must be familiar with the complex question types found on this important exam. GED Test Mathematics Flash Review offers intensive and comprehensive on-the-go study for all GED math. Inside are questions with detailed answer explanations, important terms and their definitions, and more. It's the most portable, powerful prep available.

The GED Test has changed and is more complicated than ever. Test takers must be knowledgeable in Life, Physical, and Earth Science, and be familiar with the complex question types found on the exam. GED Test Science Flash Review offers comprehensive on-the-go study. Inside are questions with detailed answer explanations, important terms and definitions, and more-all covering the science concepts tested on the GED. It's the most portable, powerful prep available.