Open Ebooks: This is a great app that allows you to check out up to 10 ebooks to read on your phone or tablet. Open Ebooks, does not work on your computer. You must download the app onto your phone or tablet in order to use it. You will need a personal pin number and password, which you can request from your Language Arts teacher. (This resource is only available to students at Oak Grove and El Dorado)
The Public Library: If you have a public library card, you can check out ebooks online. Don't have a library card? Click here to sign up using a phone number. You can also sign up for an e-card. This card will allow you access to the library's online resources, like databases, Tumblebooks Library, or virtual reference encyclopedias. Click here to apply for an e-card. Already have a card? Click here to search their ebook library. If you had library fines, the library recently erased all fines, so if that’s the reason you haven’t been going to the public library, problem solved!
Epic!: Many of you may remember Epic! from elementary school, but there are some really great ebooks that you may still want to read! First, you will need to email me with your first and last name, your grade and your school at juareza@mdusd.org, so that I can create an account for you!! Then, click here to go to the Epic! site, and use my class code. Or, you can ask your teacher to sign up for Epic! and create an account for you, and you can use their class code.
Teen Book Cloud: This site is very similar to Epic!, but specifically for teens. It does not seem to need a sign in or password, but if you have trouble, let me know. Click here to browse their choices!
Free Booksy: One free ebook every day, but you may need to download the Kindle app onto a smartphone or tablet. Typically each ebook is only free on that day, so be careful when downloading as yesterday's books may no longer be free. Click here to see today's free ebook!
Nook by Barnes & Noble: Barnes & Noble also has a selection of free ebooks available when you download their Nook app on your smartphone and tablet. Click here to see their selection of ebooks.
BookBub: Use your email to sign up for free or discounted ebooks. Click here to sign up and browse their selection.
Open Library: Use your email to sign up for free ebooks. Click here to sign up and create your account, then browse their k-12 student library. If you browse by reading level, be sure to check out other grade levels besides your own. These are just suggestions, and you may be interested in books listed for 4th-9th grades.
Comixology: An amazon company that sells online comics. Click here to go to their free comics section.
Code.org: You may have had an account in elementary, and if you still remember it, Click here to continue your coding journey. Can’t remember? Use your gmail email address and click forgot password.
Tynker: You can try out their beginner Programming 300 course by signing up for an account and using my class code. Email me with your First and Last Name, Grade, and School to get my class code. Click here to go to the sign in page and get started!
Scratch: You can program interactive stories, games, and animations, and it’s free. Click here to sign up for an account and get coding!