Frank Carlson Library

"This title will inform readers about the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The title will discuss those involved, such as John F. Kennedy--who spoke about civil rights in 1963--as well as Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and more. Vivid details, well-chosen photographs, and primary sources bring this story and this case to life."--Publisher's website....

Each year, more 1.6 million students take the ACT. In order to perform well on this high-stakes exam, students must have a solid grasp of vocabulary and science terms. This portable guide features 600 essential ACT flashcards, bound in a convenient book format, featuring definitions, sample sentences, synonyms, and a pronunciation key. The cards include the most-tested vocabulary on the exam and the science terminology that comes up from year to year....

ACE the ACT Book + Online Practice Tests Completely Up-to-date for the 2017 Exam Authored by America's top ACT expert, REA's innovative test prep gives high school students crucial test-taking strategies that can help them raise their score and get into the college of their choice. Four weekly study sessions cover the critical information students need to ace the English, math, science, and reading portions of the exam. An optional fifth week completely...

This innovative new book offers what every student prepping for the ACT is looking for-power practice. For the candidate who may have exhausted the practice exams in other study resources, this innovative new title is the answer. Packed with EIGHT full-length practice ACT tests (4 in the book, 4 online) it offers the most comprehensive preparation available on the market and effective strategies to succeed on all portions of the ACT-the English, Reading,...

Fully updated to reflect the most current version of the ACT, Up Your Score: ACT remains the test prep and survival guide that kids will actually want to use. Written by Chris Arp, a Princeton graduate and top ACT tutor-with the help of four students who aced the test (and went on to the colleges of their choice)-it's a true insider's guide, filled with effective strategies and tips, delivered with the attitude, smarts, and wit that make Up Your Score...

Looking for Exam Help with your ACT Math studies? Study Blast Books brings you a blast of knowledge you can use to help you understand and pass the ACT Exam!! So, what is a Study Blast? A "Study Blast" is a book of facts and items listed out for you to read, learn, and memorize before taking a test. What can you do with the book? Try making flashcards from the items that give you difficulty. Read through before taking a practice test. Review after...

"A groundbreaking history of ACT UP and the AIDS crisis"--

The ultimate guide to improving ACT scores with practical strategies and examples, comprehensive subject reviews, practice tests and explanations, and much more! Every college-bound student wants the best test scores possible. But with a wide variety of test-prep books available, how do you know you're choosing the right one to help you most? Fortunately, that just happens to be Dr. Gary Gruber's life's work: rather than rote memorization of individual...

"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...

"Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, exploring mental health care's history in the country alongside his and every family's private struggles. On May 5, 2006, the New York Times ran two stories, 'Patrick Kennedy Crashes Car into Capitol Barrier' and then, several hours later, 'Patrick Kennedy Says He'll Seek Help for Addiction.'...