e-Books
What is an e-book? e-Books are books in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and readable on electronic devices.
Why read e-books? E-books can be just as captivating as print books. Research has shown that there are features within digital storybooks that can do more to advance children’s learning than print books. For example, e-books led to improved phonemic awareness and print-concept awareness among preschoolers—especially those with learning disabilities. Explore our e-book resources below!
Description: Hundreds of e-books from different subjects, genres and levels. Highlights include picture books, graphic novels, and growing readers. Special curated lists created by BC Librarians are also available.
What you’ll need to access:
Grade Recommendation: PreKindergarten and up
Book Length: Varies
Description: Interactive e-books from different subjects, genres and levels. Genres include: non-fiction, fiction, and graphic novels. Books in Spanish available too! Every title includes options to turn audio on and off and to highlight the text as the book is played.
What you’ll need to access:
Password (must be logged in with a BC Google Account OR see email from Librarians)
Tech: Any mobile device
Grade Recommendation: Kindergarten and up
Book Length: Ranges from 3 minutes to over 15 minutes.