Planning on taking the AP Biology test? Below are some excellent test review preparation books for the Biology subject exam. A good AP Biology book provides practice and review questions, study tips, answers and explanations, etc.
Cracking the AP Biology Exam 2009 Edition.
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Princeton Review (December 30, 2008)
Book Description
Scoring high on the AP Biology Exam is very different from earning straight A's in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about biology--only the strategies and information you'll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Biology Exam, we'll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus only on the biology topics that are likely to be covered on the test
·Memorize complicated biology concepts using simple techniques
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP Biology tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you'll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Cracking the AP Biology Exam has been fully updated for the 2009 test.
Kaplan AP Biology 2008 Edition.
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (January 1, 2008)
Book Description
*2 full-length practice tests
*Online component with additional practice and help
*Diagnostic test to target areas for score improvement
*Detailed answer explanations
*Proven score-raising strategies
*Sample essays for Free-Response questions
*Targeted review of all labs and tested subjects including cellular energetics, molecular biology, and ecology
Book Description
Three full-length practice exams are presented in this manual with all questions answered and explained. The author also presents detailed reviews of all test topics and includes multiple-choice and free-response questions with answers at the end of each topic’s chapter. Test topics include: biochemistry, the cell, cell respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, heredity, the molecular basis of inheritance, classification, evolution, plants, animal physiology, the human immune system, animal reproduction and development, ecology, animal behavior, and an extensive laboratory section. This version of Barron’s AP Biology manual comes with a CD-ROM, which presents all tests and review material contained in the book.
Book Description
Designed for students preparing to take the AP Biology test, this set of 500 flash cards is especially useful when used as a study aid in tandem with Barron’s How to Prepare for the AP Biology (ISBN 0-7641-2498-6). Cards are divided into 19 general categories: Biochemistry, the Cell, Cell Respiration, Photosynthesis, Cell Division, Inheritance, Classification, Evolution, Plants, Nutrition, Transport & Gas Exchange, Excretion, Hormones, Immunology, Nerves & Muscles, Reproduction & Development, Ecology, Animal Behavior, and Lab Review. Important terms and phrases to be memorized appear in bold type or Italics. Although designed primarily as an Advanced Placement test study aid, these flash cards can be profitably used by all biology students.
