Embedded Files
Sora and Galileo are our main sources for eBooks, but check out all the resources on this page to see which eBook source you like best.
Email me at sarah_sansbury@dekalbschoolsga.org with any questions.
Scroll to find the Sora App on the Clever Launchpad. Click on Sora when you find it.
The first time you log in to Sora you will have to type your student ID/password and search for Austin Elementary School from the list of schools.
Now you are ready to search the catalog.
You can read your books right from your computer OR you can download the Sora app on any smartphone or tablet.
Here is a video if you still need help with Sora: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/x1crca6t1n
Sora instructions.pdfGalileo offers hundreds of full text ebooks for free with this database.
1a). First try clicking the EBSCO eBooks image or the heading. IF that does not take you straight there use the directions below....
1b). Log in to Launchpad and click on Galileo. The password changes a couple times a year. Please reach out to your teacher or teacher librarian for the current password.
2). You can change the view to elementary in the top right corner.
3). Scroll down until you see the section "Databases by Type."
4). Then click "Books, eBooks, and Book Reviews"
5). Scroll through the results until you see "eBook K-8 Collection"
6). Select the "eBook K-8 Collection" and now you can find a book you want to check out!
7). Find the book you want to read, borrow it, and now you are ready to start reading!
Accessing eBooks in GALILEO.webmThe SAG_AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors including Viola davis, Kristen Bell, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Betty White, and many more reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children world wide.
Story time from Space
Story time from Space
Listen to engaging books read aloud by astronauts in space!
Story time with Ryan and Craig
Story time with Ryan and Craig
Every week Ryan and Craig post a new, engaging read aloud for students of all ages!
Page updated
Report abuse