An excellent selection of books and resources to assist you with the pre-algebraic concepts and skills which will ready you for Algebra. Good grounding in the fundamentals lead to academic success in higher learning skills.
1. Pre-Algebra
This Nelson Pre-Algebra Resource provides effective tutorials and helps you master core mathematical concepts in pre-algebra -- from fractions, decimals, and statistics to graphs, integers, and exponents -- and get the best possible grade.
2. Prealgebra & Introductory Algebra - Prentice Hall
A great self-teaching paperback with a CD to assist you with all of the pre-albebra and introductory algebra skills needed to prepare you for algebra concepts. All the basics you need are included here.3. Pre-Algebra Made Simple
An extremely basic approach to pre-algebra. Lots of exercises to help you prepare for algebra. A good workbook approach.4. Pre-Algebra De Mistified
How can you go wrong with a resource that offers to take the mystery out of math? This book is one of my favorites - it provides an excellent approach to 'self teaching' Topics include:integers, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, roots and exponents, etc. All the topics you need before moving into algebra.5. Dr. Math Gets You Ready For Algebra
This resource is another one of my favorites. A comprehensive approach to the many pre-algebraic concepts including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, linear equations, expressions and much more. Dr. Math from the famous math forum provides a question/answer approach based on the frequently asked questions from students.