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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!

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