The Official ACT Prep Guide is a book used to prepare students taking the ACT. It covers the concepts you need to know for the test, honing in on individual concepts in each subject (English Language Arts, Math, Reading and Science). There are also plenty of test strategies covered as well as things you need to do on test day. There are many high-quality practice tests that are quite similar to the ACT.
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AP Calculus BC Prep 2022
By The Princeton ReviewAP Calculus BC Prep 2022 is a book used to prepare students taking AP Calculus for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. There are practice questions throughout each chapter with detailed explanations and even more after each chapter. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use. When logging into the online website, there are more resources you can use, such as flashcards to memorize things like derivatives and integrals.

Warbreaker
By Brandon SandersonSet in the same Stormlight world of The Way of Kings, Warbreaker tells the story of two princesses Vivianna and Siri in a time before Kaladin or Shallan (characters from The Way of Kings) even existed. The story follows the conflict between Hallandren and its neighboring country of Idris. The two princesses will have to try and stop the war at all costs to protect both countries.

The Way of Kings
By Brandon SandersonThis fantasy book introduces you to a complex, creative land that follows several different characters. Within a rich and vast world, you follow the intertwined stories of characters during the story. Mainly surrounding the character Kaladin, you read about his journey to get revenge as he fights in a very split world.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
By Maya AngelouI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful memoir that offers a glimpse into Maya Angelou’s childhood and early life. She talks about her relationships with religion, family and the racial discrimination. She also talks about her trauma using a very eloquent script to talk about her life in general.

Born a Crime
By Trevor NoahThis book follows the story of Trevor Noah’s childhood as he explains and explores his experience with the harsh realities of Apartheid South Africa. You are carried along the stories of his struggles facing racial discrimination and poverty that would shape him and this memoir. Filled with both humor and heart-felt moments, Trevor Noah portrays his childhood through this amazing memoir.

Who Was Anne Frank?
By Ann AbramsonThis book tells the story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who became famous for writing a diary during a very hard time in history called the Holocaust. The book starts with Anne’s childhood in Germany and explains how her family moved to the Netherlands to stay safe from the Nazis. It describes how Anne, her family and some friends had to hide in a secret place for two years. While hiding, Anne wrote in her diary about her life, her feelings and her dreams. The book also talks about what happened after they were found and how Anne’s diary was later published by her father.

Who Was Frida Kahlo?
By Sarah FabinyThis book tells the story of Frida Kahlo, a famous artist from Mexico. When she was young, she had a bad accident that made her sick and in pain for most of her life. Even though life was hard, she began painting to show how she felt. Frida is known for painting pictures of herself that show her emotions. She loved Mexican culture, and you can see that in her art. The book also talks about her marriage to another artist, Diego Rivera, and how they both loved art and Mexico. Frida’s paintings are still loved by people all over the world.

AP Computer Science A 2024
By Deborah B KlippAP Computer Science A 2024 is a book used to prepare students taking the AP Computer Science A AP exam in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review, sorted by easy, medium and hard. It contains multiple full practice tests.

AP World History: Modern Prep
By The Princeton ReviewAP World History: Modern Prep is a book used to prepare students taking AP World History for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use.