<p>ok so this is a bit of a 3 in 1</p>
<li>i want to study for the SAT 2 US History test, which of these do you guys think is the better book to study from?</li>
</ol>
<p>the AMSCO John J Newman book which judging by a thread about it here seems to be pretty good
[Product</a> Information](<a href=“http://amsco.extendsales.com/AMSCOPUB/control/productdetails?&item_id=9781567656602]Product”>http://amsco.extendsales.com/AMSCOPUB/control/productdetails?&item_id=9781567656602)</p>
<p>or this more recent one?
[Amazon.com:</a> Barron’s AP United States History 2008 (Barron’s How to Prepare for the Ap United States History Advanced Placement Examination): William O. Kellogg Ed.M.: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764136844/ref=dp_also-recommended_3?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764136844/ref=dp_also-recommended_3?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books)</p>
<li><p>can you guys recommend any good study books for the SAT2 Literature test?</p></li>
<li><p>I’m considering doing independent study for AP World History
can any of you guys recommend a good book(s) that would help w/ that?</p></li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li><p>I went with AMSCO, don’t worry if another book is newer, that doesn’t really matter. I bought it last year on recommendations from CC threads. There’s like a general consensus that it’s the best. </p></li>
<li></li>
<li><p>Barrons? That’s what I just bought (for self-study). It looks pretty good.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>groovy
thanks 4 ur input :-D</p>
<p>have you taken a US history class?</p>
<p>and yes, AMSCO is the greatest. it was a supplement to our ap ushist textbook. </p>
<p>what i’ve heard most is that for tests such as ACT reading, lit subject test, and passage based SAT stuff, just, generally, read. especially read news-like stuff. it fits with the style of these tests more - you’re not reading a 517 page novel. you want to read something quick and short, that still has tone, purpose, etc etc etc. </p>
<p>also, does anyone really suggest self study for AP world history???
i’ve heard that it’s so broad it’s not wise to self study it, unless you have a textbook. </p>
<p>if i’m wrong, i’d also like to know the best self-study prep book.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>AMSCO</p></li>
<li><p>No idea</p></li>
<li><p>Barron’s AP World History. WH is a very easy self study. In fact, it may even be to your benefit to self study it - teachers often go into way too much detail and don’t focus on the bigger picture.</p></li>
</ol>