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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Learning Express Library

Learning Express Library
Subscription Database

Plot Summary

LearningExpress Library is an innovative, Web-based learning solution that provides patrons, from elementary students to adult learners, with instant access to the most comprehensive collection of test preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources available. Over 770 online practice tests and interactive skill-building tutorials are available, along with more than 130 eBook titles-all developed by expert academic and industry professionals.

http://www.learningexpressllc.com/products/home.cfm

Critical Evaluation

Very cool! There are tons of different resources and tests for students and adults of all ages. I think teens will find this database very beneficial because there are lots of college prep tests they can take. For example, there are ACT prep tests. What a wonderful resource.

Reader’s Annotation

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Information about the author

LearningExpress, LLC was founded in 1995 to provide customized test-preparation materials for students and adults to improve their performance on academic, licensing, and certification exams. The company quickly emerged as an industry leader in both online and print resources, with special emphasis on career guidance and preparation, academic and career test preparation, and basic skills improvement.

Since its founding, LearningExpress has continued to pair innovative technology with a strong foundation in research-based test and course development. All of our products are developed by leading educators and professionals, and follow rigorous standards. Today, the company serves over 4,000 public libraries, 5,000 schools, and 800 colleges across the United States and Canada, and maintains over 20 statewide contracts for its online learning platforms.

http://www.learningexpressllc.com/company/home.cfm

Genre

nonfiction.

Curriculum Ties

test help for nearly every subject

Booktalking Ideas

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Reading Level

elementary school age children and up

Challenge Issues

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Why Included?

I was looking for a database that would specifically appeal to teens. This database has tons of tests to help students get ready for anything that they need to prepare for.

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