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Tooth and Nail by Joseph Elliot

Tooth and Nail

A Novel Approach to the SAT

Joseph Elliot

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 17, 2004

INCLUDES MORE THAN 1300 ESSENTIAL TEST WORDS Both a thrilling mystery and a test-prep masterclass, Tooth and Nail is an entertaining, genius way to conquer the vocabulary section of SATs and ACTs.

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Who it’s for
Students preparing for SAT or ACT vocabulary sections
Themes
SAT and ACT test preparation, Vocabulary building, Mystery
Pacing
Fast

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INCLUDES MORE THAN 1300 ESSENTIAL TEST WORDS Both a thrilling mystery and a test-prep masterclass, Tooth and Nail is an entertaining, genius way to conquer the vocabulary section of SATs and ACTs. Imagine you could study for entrance exams while reading a mystery novel.

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Underneath Tooth and Nail's whimsical and propulsive plot is a truly effective SAT and ACT vocabulary-building program—complete with numerous reading comprehension exercises and more than 1300 of SAT examiners' favorite test words. This is a perfect book for students looking to improve reading comprehension and enjoy a good story all at the same time.

Who it’s for

  • Students preparing for SAT or ACT vocabulary sections
  • Students seeking reading-comprehension practice through a mystery

Where it sits

SAT Prep86%
Spelling & Vocabulary67%
Study Skills & Guides22%

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Publisher categories

  • Elementary Education
  • Higher Education
  • Preschool & Kindergarten
  • Education Resources
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  • Secondary Education
  • Teaching Reading & Phonics
  • Teaching Language Arts
  • Mystery
Authors
Joseph Elliot
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 17, 2004
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
SAT and ACT test preparation · Vocabulary building · Mystery
Reading lane
Elementary Education