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Not many of us look forward to taking a standardized test! Fortunately, there are a number of test preparation resources available at the library. The library has books, videos and test preparation software for many topics including civil service jobs like the ones listed below. We also have materials that will help you pass your GED and score high on the SAT! You'll also find a quiet place to study at our libraries.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Postal exam quick course : exams 470 & 460 by Parnell, T. W. Complete test preparation in less than 12 hours   Books for Teens Cliff's Quick Review: Algebra II by Kohn, Edward CliffsNotes pinpoints the stuff you really need to know! Master the core algebraic concepts, and get the best possible grade!   Books for Older Children Buster makes the grade by Brown, Marc Tolon Arthur and his friends help Buster study for an important test so that he will be able to move on to the fourth grade with them.   Books for Younger Children Wemberly worried by Henkes, Kevin A mouse named Wemberly, who worries about everything, finds that she has a whole list of things to worry about when she faces the first day of nursery school.   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children Younger Children   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Examinations Study guides

RESEARCH DATABASES  Brainfuse - Homework Help & Tutoring Live online homework help with tutors, assessment tests and subject skills builders. Now featuring The Adult Learning Center to help if you are going back to school, switching jobs, or just want to brush up on an academic skill.  LearningExpress (Learn a Test) Practice tests and courses for all areas. Includes Real Estate, SATs, Civil Service, GED, and much more! Be prepared, and get that high score! DIGITAL BOOKS  Barron's ACT, by George Ehrenhaft  Barron's Hot Words for the SAT, by Linda Carnevale  Barron's SAT 2400, by Linda Carnevale, M.A.  LearningExpress Ebooks Study guides and test-preparation books to help people prepare for high-stakes tests—to advance in school, or pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams. WEB SITES  Number2.com Number2.com is the only website that offers students access to comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE. How do we do it? Number2.com earns revenue from sponsorships and licensing.  PBS's Secrets of the SAT From the Public Broadcasting System, "Why the national obsession with the SAT? How fair, reliable and democratic is it?"  Study Guide Zone Free resources for anyone else who wants to improve his or her score on a standardized test. The site provides help for four different kinds of tests: admission exams that are part of an application to school; licensing exams required for certification in professions like teaching and nursing; vocational exams for professional schools and the military; and primary and secondary school exams for students in elementary, middle, and high school. Many of the exam pages listed in the Test Directory contain links to practice questions composed by test experts. Also, there is a Study Tips section with advice on taking tests, writing research papers, and getting the most the classroom. LOCAL RESOURCES  Approved Real Estate Pre-Licensing Schools A list of Real Estate Pre-licensing Schools currently accredited by the Real Estate Commission.  Clark County School District GED information The Clark County School District provides testing sites for the GED examination and requires educational counseling for adults. NATIONAL RESOURCES  About the LSAT From the Las School Admission Council, Learn about the LSAT, find dates and register.  ACT for Students Register for the test and browse through sample questions  College Boards Administers the SAT and the PSAT/NMSQT ™. Check for test dates and locations and register online. Get your scores, send your scores, and a host of other information for college!  GED - General Education Development Testing Service From the American Council on Education, The General Education Development Testing Service includes information on testing sites, tips on what to expect when taking the test, and how to use your GED credential to apply for college.  Graduate Record Exams (GRE) for Test Takers Offers description of the tests, dates, fees and online registration  Learn about the ASVAB The ASVAB is a nationally normed multiaptitude test battery developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. Over half of all high schools nationwide participate in ASVAB testing. Learn more here. RELATED INFO GUIDES  Community Services  Job and Careers