Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2012 Edition (College Test Preparation) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0375427244 | ISBN-13: 978-0375427244

If you need to know it, it’s in this book. Cracking the AP World History, 2012 Edition, includes:
 
   • 2 full-length practice tests, fully updated for the May 2012 Exam
   • Comprehensive review of all topics from prehistoric times to the present
   • Timelines, summaries, and key term lists in every chapter
   • Helpful strategies for writing high-scoring DBQ and free-response essays
   • Advice on how to use Process of Elimination to maximize your multiple-choice section score
   • Updated strategies which reflect the AP test scoring change
   • Detailed explanations for every practice question

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (August 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375427244
• ISBN-13: 978-0375427244
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > History > Historical Study > Study & Teaching
  • #1 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - College & University > Advanced Placement
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Review Book! Will Definitely Help Your Score, August 8, 2011

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This review is from: Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2012 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

After looking at several different brands of review books for this past year when I took AP World History, I decided on this one. It was more concise than other review books (more big picture, some detail but not as much) and it was recommended by both my teacher and other students. I like it because it focused on the big ideas instead of tiny little details. This was so helpful because if you only know lots of small details, they may not even be on the test. If you understand the big picture that connects all those details, you'll do a lot better because it will help you on the essay section (which I was most scared about) and help you figure out detail-oriented multiple choice questions.

I bought the 2011 Edition of this book, and I'm sure the 2012 one is only better. The author has a sense of humor and explains in normal, everyday talk to simplify what the textbook says. The practice tests are very helpful because they're harder than the actual exam was, so if you can work through them you'll be really prepared for the exam.

I got a 5 on the AP world exam, and I know I would not have been able to do it without this book. I learned a lot in class, but this book helped pull it all together. I only wish I had bought it earlier because I think it would have been loads of help to prepare me for each unit test throughout the year (there are 5 units) as well as the actual exam.

If you're taking AP world, GET THIS BOOK! you won't be sorry!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, November 25, 2011

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CARI - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2012 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

Really great, helps me study for tests in class and i get very god grades. it is amazing ho much this book teaches you in such short words.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gives the needed info, December 27, 2011

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Jim Link (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2012 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

Book was suggested by my high school kid's teacher. My High Schooler found that the book was a useful tool, and reference to pages for needed info was very good. Overall, I would assume that if you are looking for this book, it will be for the same purpose, and as such, I would say we are satisfied with what it provided us. - As usual, service from Amazon was better than excellent.