MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 08/16/10 -- (Family Features) When it comes to studying, a lot of students could use a little extra help in mastering a subject. Whether taking on new study material, cramming for an exam or refreshing basic concepts, here are some study tools from the smart people at "For Dummies" that can help students succeed.

Study Guides. A new series of nine books from expert authors can help students focus on the skills they need for some tricky classes. The "Essentials For Dummies" series (Wiley) are concise, easy-to-understand review guides that cover entire courses by concentrating on the most important concepts. With clear explanations, these books are helpful resources for those needing help with physics, chemistry, algebra, statistics, calculus, Spanish, grammar, and more.

Not only can these guides help students new to certain subjects, they can also be used by parents who need to review these concepts so they can help their high school students study.

Online Articles. In the Education section of the For Dummies website, you can find articles and videos that help explain everything from history topics and foreign language phrases to philosophy, psychology and art. A sampling of articles includes:

• Thinking Logically: Deduction and Induction
• Understanding Algebraic Variables
• Understanding Point of View in Literature
• Constructing Simple Sentences in French
• Exploring the Ancient Pyramids

Mobile Tools. Take your study tools with you with iPhone and iPod Touch apps. Practice for SATs or GREs, brush up on basic Spanish, German or French, and get help studying for the ASVAB test. For example, the SAT Vocabulary Practice For Dummies App focuses exclusively on the vocabulary you need to know to get a good verbal score on the SAT exam. You'll quickly increase your vocabulary with flashcards, practice tests, word lookup, and fun ways to incorporate new vocabulary into your daily routine.

Win an iPad. Studying could get a little easier - and a lot more fun - on an iPad. From now through September 30, 2010, residents of the US (including the District of Columbia), the United Kingdom ("UK") and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry can enter for a chance to win an Apple iPad or a prize pack of back-to-school books. Register at www.dummies.com/go/win.

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