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Vocabulary Cartoons: SAT Word Power Paperback – January 1, 2007

by Sam Burchers (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 622 ratings
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Learn hundreds of SAT words faster and easier with powerful rhyming and visual mnemonics. Students in independent school tests learned 72% more words than students using traditional rote memory study materials. Contains 290 words with 29 review quizzes consisting of matching and fill in the blank problems. Recommended for students 7th through 12th grade.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Vocabulary Cartoons
  2. Print length
    347 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    New Monic Books
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2007
  6. Grade level
    10 - 12
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    9780965242233
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0965242233
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Sam Burchers, Jr. and his sons Sam III and Bryan first developed the idea of the book when Sam III and Bryan were in high school (1978) studing for the SAT. They wrote their first book, Vocabulary Cartoons, SAT Word Power in 1997 and have since written three more books in the series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0965242234
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Monic Books; Updated edition (January 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 347 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780965242233
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0965242233
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 622 ratings

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Bryan Burchers

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Bryan Burchers is an author and self-publisher of Amazon's best selling vocabulary series "Vocabulary Cartoons" which includes the following titles: "Vocabulary Cartoons, Kids Learn a Word a Minute and Never Forget It", "Vocabulary Cartoons, SAT Word Power", and "Vocabulary Cartoons II, SAT Word Power". First published in 1997, Vocabulary Cartoons are being used in over 5,000 schools nationwide by 3rd through 12th grade students. These books also became available on Kindle in 2013. This popular series takes vocabulary a step further by using visual and rhyming mnemonics which makes learning vocabulary fun and effective.

He is also author and self-publisher of "The Unofficial SAT Word Dictionary, The book the College Board didn't want you to see!"

Bryan was born in Punta Gorda, Florida in 1962 and earned a BA from the University of Florida and BS from the University of South Florida. He is Vice-President of New Monic Books, Inc. and lives in Cape Coral, Florida with his wife and has two daughters.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Offensive illustrations and explanations
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I'm not sure when this book was written and published, but I find these images and explanations quite revolting and very outdated, especially so for young minds. These may give students the wrong impression with regards to the issues our society is trying to stand against. If I'm not mistaken, these illustrations are supposed to poke fun and complement the play on words, but believe me this is NOT the way to do it.
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Tech_Shock
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2015
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The book really works! I was able to remember more than 60 words in about 2 hours without getting bored. Before, I have tried doing it the original way, but it often took too long and repetitive. The book also builds up self esteem and makes you more motivated. The retention is also longer. I could remember more than 95% of the words after a year! It's almost impossible to forget! Memory aids are the best way to remember just about anything! There is even a question and answer section to test if you have learned anything from the chapter or if you should study more.
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A. Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to our homeschool curriculum.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019
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We plan to use this for our 9th graders SAT prep as part of our homeschooling for next year. Some of the cartoons might be a little bit not politically correct but our family can handle that and it allows for a dialogue which I appreciate. Funny, sometimes odd cartoons that do help with memorization well. I will probably purchase the second book soon.
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CLL
5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to have fun learning vocabulary words!
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2015
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I really like the way this teaches vocabulary and spelling. I just wish the books were a little larger. I ordered a previous version of Vocabulary Cartoons by the same company, and the book is so much larger. I love the format, though. I think this is an amazing way to teach kids to remember words. I wish I had had something similar when I was in school!! It makes learning fun. Every word has a cartoon, pronunciation key, "sounds like" example, and sentences that use the word in various forms to further understanding. At the end of each 10 word set is a matching/fill in the blank test. Very good book. (Same review for Vocab. SAT book 2.. I ordered both.. I love them!)
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Suzie
4.0 out of 5 stars For FAST, EFFECTIVE memorization!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2011
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This book is great! I am halfway through the 290 words and I remember all the ones i learned! the mnemonic devices utilize one way the brain learns: visual association. this book is not kidding when it claims that you will learn "a word a minute and youll never forget it". The visual mnemonics are hilarious and silly, often ridiculous, which is great because our brains tend to remember anomalies, and pictures are worth a thousand words remember? The pictures are very well done too. Here's one of my favorite examples:

HUSBANDRY
(HUZ bun dree)n.
management of resources, esp. in agriculture

Link: HUSBAND TREE

*picture inserted of a woman standing proudly holding a pitchfork next to a tree. Male farmers are shown hanging by their trousers on the branches*

"To help in her HUSBANDRY chores, Aunt Emma had her own HUSBAND TREE."

(Examples Sentences)

Bud's superb HUSBANDRY of his orange grove resulted in a larger than expected crop this year.

(HUSBANDRY is the practive of conserving resources; to HUSBAND is to economize) Experts say the world's oil resources will soon be exhausted, and we must soon begin to HUSBAND oil.

Everyone in our squad HUSBANDED their share of water for the long trek back to the barracks.

This mnemonic method helps you not only learn, but retain hundreds of words. So the next time you encounter the word husbandry, you will automatically think "husband tree" and then the picture of a bunch of men hanging from a tree will come into your mind, and then you will remember the funny sentence, and finally, the definition. btw, this will all happen in an instant. The three example sentences will help you learn the words in context, and there is a review after every 10 words to assess what you learned. This book will be extremely helpful for the SAT!

However, there are reasons why I didn't give this a 5 out of 5 rating. For one thing, there are only 290 words in this book. yes, there is another volume, but in total there's only 580 words, and you need to know more for the SAT. i recommend getting a vocabulary book like Princeton Review's Word Smart or Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy as a supplement. yes, they are not quite as fun as VC, but they do have a lot more words.

Two, sometimes the link word and picture have NOTHING to do with the definition of the word, to the point where the mnemonic can't help you memorize the word. For example, what does a man being stuck in an AIRTIGHT jar have to do with being ERUDITE?

Three, the words in this book are particularly easy. I knew a lot of the words in the book before reading it. for example, ajar, aftermath, abhor, allure, alternative, antecedent, appalling, artisan, aspire, astute, asunder, assuage, bizzare, bleak, certify, chide, comprise, cower, cranny, creditor, criterion, damper,deft, dillema, disperse, docile, dormant,embellish, emit, embody, endure, enrage, entice, emulate, evoke, feign, generalize, giddy, gloat, and more and I'm only halfway through! But then again, my vocabulary isn't that bad, so it depends, are you a vocabulary Einstein? If you are, say a junior/senior in high school and very diligent in memorizing list after list of words, then this book will not be a doozy. But if you are a lazy person lacking of vocabulary and don't feel like memorizing mundane lists but need a quick and easy method to memorize words, then this book is perfect! however, it doesn't hurt to reinforce what you know right?

The gripes I have do not take away from the quality of this excellent book and the effectiveness of the methods. I can't wait to read the second volume as well! Definitely buy this book NOW, you will not regret it!
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Susan L. Rumsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Approach to an Important Study Niche
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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This book combines the seriously important subject of Vocabulary Development with entertaining cartoons, so you have a unique winner right there. The author understands that while a broad vocabulary is indispensable to the student for writing prowess, and even for boosting IQ, the cognitive capabilities of some students lets them down in the area of spelling and word memory. For such students especially, this book bridges the gap by providing a tool that can be used to aid the memory for the words to be learned, and the concept is adaptable enough to be applied to other words as needed. Great book.
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Voracious Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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As advertised.
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Zelma McCarty
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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I used Vocabulary Cartoons with my 4th - 6th grades students when I taught. Their retention was amazing! They will never forget the cartoon with ducks being abducted by thieves! A definition, part of speech, pronunciation, and sentences that use the words are included with a cartoon. The picture "locks in" the use of the word. It also provides other examples of sentences for multiple meaning words. This is a great book for tackling many of the SAT words that might appear on the entrance exam.
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Marlene Ravey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Aid in SAT Vocabulary Retention.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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I purchased this copy of Sam Burcher's, SAT Cartoons: SAT Word Power, to use in tutoring a young student preparing to take the SAT Test. He and I both found this wonderful book to be a great escape from the more mundane, and boring way, of reviewing and learning new vocabulary. As an experienced former teacher, and private tutor, I high recommend this book for anyone who is looking to improve their wordsmith skills. It's a very unique method of learning new vocabulary based on visual cartoons that help by incorporating the clever usage of mnemonic devices in a very easy to remember way. If you, or someone you are working with, wants the upper hand in learning the list of words found on the SAT Test, this book is your best pick!
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Maha Mustafa
5.0 out of 5 stars Came on time, outstanding quality! Will buy second edition as well.
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020
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Excellent book to enhance vocabulary with quizzes and blank phrases to practice the words in the book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Came on time, outstanding quality! Will buy second edition as well.
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2020
Excellent book to enhance vocabulary with quizzes and blank phrases to practice the words in the book!
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Chubbly Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Item
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2020
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Lovely book, love it, Thank you!
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neeta
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in India on September 23, 2019
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Great work by the author
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yama
5.0 out of 5 stars 補助的な単語本として非常に良いです。
Reviewed in Japan on April 18, 2022
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大分前の購入ではあるが、
英検１級レベル程度の試験の対策として、ボキャブラ増強の為の補助資料として大変便利であった
（本来は英語圏の人のSAT用みたいだが）。

単語の数もそう多い訳では無く、種類やレベル的にもバラつきがあるのでメインとしては使えないが、英検1級であれば、パス単などをメインに過去問も網羅、それでも不安ならこれで増強、といった使い道としては非常に有効。
皆さんご指摘の様に、発音記号は独特だが、まあ理解はできる。

印象に残り易く、覚えやすいのは記載の通り。ブラックな感じのノリが合う合わないはありそう。
勉強としては、索引などを基に一覧を自作して最終チェックをした方が効率アップしそう。
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3.0 out of 5 stars Vocabulary Cartoons I and II are more essential
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2021
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In my opinion if you bought Vocabulary Cartoons I and II, it is not as beneficial to buy the Sat version I and II.
It’s still a good book but lots of words are repeated and lots of words are quite easy and basic. I didn’t return the Sat version I and II but these didn’t add as much value as Vocabulary Cartoons I and II.
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