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ACT® Prep Books & Study Guides

Focused Lessons and Strategies for Top ACT Math & Reading Scores

Prepare for the ACT® with UWorld’s ACT Prep Books & Study Guides, featuring comprehensive guides for Math and English & Reading. Each ACT study guide breaks down complex material into clear, step-by-step explanations, making even the toughest topics easier to master.

Our ACT practice books include colorful visuals and charts to simplify hard concepts and proven strategies from expert educators. These books are more than just review — they’re designed to help you build skills, gain confidence, and maximize your ACT score on test day.

UWorld ACT Prep Book & Study Guide Set

UWorld’s ACT® Prep Books & Study Guides: Straight to the Point, Fast Results!

  • Two-book bundle: ACT® Math Book + ACT English & Reading Book

  • High-quality ACT study guides in full color—not a typical black-and-white workbook

  • Clear lessons and visuals that make hard topics easier

  • Targeted review to ensure the biggest impact on your score

  • Highlighted key points for quick reference and faster recall

  • Knowledge Check Questions to make sure you actually get it before moving on.

  • Exam-style ACT practice questions with step-by-step explanations

  • Proven strategies and practical tips for every subject

  • Available in a print-only option when purchased individually

  • Pair with the ACT Prep Course to unlock digital access, video lessons, and our QBank

Excel with a Complete ACT Prep Book & Study Guide Set

UWorld’s ACT Prep Book Set includes the ACT Math Book and the ACT English & Reading Book, giving you complete exam coverage. Each ACT study guide is crafted with expert-designed visuals, clear explanations, and detailed notes that simplify advanced concepts without losing depth.

With Check-for-Understanding questions to reinforce key concepts and realistic ACT-style questions with clear answers, you’ll quickly spot your strengths and areas of improvement. Developed by experienced ACT educators, these guides focus on the skills that matter most on test day, so you can study efficiently and tackle the ACT confidently.

More than a Textbook. It’s an Interactive Adventure.

Bring every passage to life. With engaging illustrations, concise explanations, and expertly designed content, the ACT Math Book and ACT Reading & English Book—part of UWorld’s ACT prep books and study guides—support faster understanding and stronger, longer-lasting retention.

Vivid Visuals

Our ACT prep books use vibrant, well-crafted visuals that simplify challenging concepts, helping you learn faster and easily recall what you study.

Smart Checks

Built-in knowledge check questions help you monitor your understanding of key concepts. Instantly see what you know, identify gaps, and focus where it matters most.

Strategic Bolding

Important facts and concepts are highlighted in our ACT prep books and study guides, so you spend less time guessing what to review and more time mastering it.

Visuals that Simplify ACT Math Concepts

The ACT Math Book simplifies complex topics through engaging visuals and step-by-step explanations. Contextual definitions and real-world examples connect concepts to practice, helping you solve even the toughest questions with clarity and confidence.

Choose How You Study and Save

Get the flexibility you need: Grab a print ACT study guide or upgrade to our online ACT course.
 
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Everything you need to pass the ACT exam

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Study Guide
Print Book Only
Print Book & E-Book
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Check-for-Understanding Questions
Unique Practice Questions in Printed Book
2,500+ ACT Exam-Level Questions in Digital Question Bank
Expert-led Video Lessons
Generate Custom Practice Tests
Progress Tracking Dashboard
Everything you need to pass the ACT exam

Study Guide

  • Study Guide (Print Book Only)
  • Personalized Study
  • Check-for-Understanding Questions

Best Value

Prep Course

  • Study Guide (Print Book & E-Book)
  • Personalized Study
  • Check-for-Understanding Questions
  • Unique Practice Questions in Printed Book
  • 2,500+ ACT Exam-Level Questions in Digital Question Bank
  • Expert-led Video Lessons
  • Generate Custom Practice Tests
  • Progress Tracking Dashboard

Meet Our Expert ACT Teachers

Get the ACT prep books that truly click. Our expert-written ACT study guides break down tough concepts into clear, easy-to-understand language, supported by vibrant visuals that bring every lesson to life.

ACT Prep Books & Study Guides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Every lesson, example, and feature in UWorld’s books for ACT prep matches the latest ACT structure—so your prep is always relevant.
Absolutely. Our ACT Study Guide works hand in hand with our ACT QBank, offering concise lessons in print and extensive practice online to strengthen your prep.
Our ACT Study Books are designed to teach, test, and reinforce your understanding every step of the way. Each subject is divided into structured lessons, vivid visuals, and detailed explanations that make complex topics easier to grasp. Built-in Knowledge Check Questions help you track your progress as you go.
You can order ACT prep books directly from UWorld’s website or through Amazon. Both options give you access to the same expert-designed study guides built for success on test day.
The UWorld ACT Study Guide is available as a print book for $59. If you want the full ACT Prep Course with the digital book, video lessons, custom practice tests, and online study tools, the price is $249.
Yes. If you purchase the ACT Study Guide individually, you’ll receive the print version. If you upgrade to the full ACT Prep Course, you’ll unlock a complete digital experience that includes the digital book, engaging video lessons, a score-predicting full length exam, custom test generator, smart flashcard tool, digital notebook, and a progress dashboard, giving you everything you need to study efficiently and track your improvement.
Start with either the ACT Math book or the ACT English & Reading book, depending on where you need the most support. Work through the lessons for the material that you find the hardest, pause at the Knowledge Check Questions, and use the explanations to strengthen your understanding. Just 20–30 minutes a day can lead to real progress. Once you master the hardest material, do a quick review of the material you understand to refresh your memory.
Yes! The right books for ACT prep can make a big difference. Students who use UWorld’s ACT study guides often see significant score gains thanks to clear lessons, detailed explanations, and strategies that build real confidence.
What sets UWorld apart is our focus on true understanding. The ACT study books guide you through concepts step by step, using visuals, real-world examples, and clear explanations to help you grasp the material deeply—not just memorize it. This approach builds confidence and sharp thinking for test day.
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