<p>Is there some sort of consensus on what book is considered the best to prepare for the SAT Subject Tests on U.S. and World History?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>If you don’t have a solid background in US History, you should get AMSCO. It covers practically all the material you could be tested on. </p>
<p>As for World History, I used the Barron’s AP World book - it was pretty in-depth and many people recommend it.</p>
<p>I personally used Barron<code>s for World History, but I had to do some outside research on a few topics that weren</code>t mentioned. But in the end, I got an 800.</p>
<p>A friend of mine got 750 using Kaplan`s, which covered EVERYTHING in history and NOTHING in art, culture, and maps.
So my advice to you, Kaplan`s, but do outside research...</p>
<p>What’s the exact name of the AMSCO U.S. history book? Is it the “Essential United States History” one?</p>
<p>As for, World History, do you think it is better to use the AP book even if I’m going to take the SAT?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>The title is “US History: Preparing for Advanced Placement Examination” ^</p>
<p>Are these books better than those that are specifically targeted for the SAT Subject Tests?</p>