The Better Way
or
"How to carry 25 pounds of books in a 1 pound package."
Tablets and E-Readers make it easier to take reading material with you. There are many different types: IPad, Kindles, Nooks, Nexas and Androids. These will hold many, many books that can be accessed for reading whenever you have time. They also allow for adjusting font size for vision needs and are backlit for reading in low light. Most books come with dictionary and note taking capability.
Class Requirements:
Tablet
Internet Connections
Apps for downloading books
Goal of Class:
Explore Apps for downloading various books
Explore places to find inexpensive reading materials
Explore places to find inexpensive reading materials
Apps Needed:
OverDrive http://omc.overdrive.com/ Download the version for your E-reader. This allows you to download books from your library.
Kindle
Download Kindle app for your tablet
and laptop at this site. Choose the one for your type of
equipment.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_63949822_11?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=16TFFW9BPRF8SPW9S0FF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1414821162&pf_rd_i=2245146011
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_63949822_11?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=16TFFW9BPRF8SPW9S0FF&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1414821162&pf_rd_i=2245146011
Libraries Many libraries now have a digital component. You can remotely download a book and the library will reclaim when the loan period is over. No library fines! Hooray!
1. Find your library online. Type the name of your library and city into Google. You can also add "online services".
2 Check for on-line loans information and your eligibility information.
3. Download the app needed such as OverDrive
4. Choose your book and download.
Information online:
Kindles, I Pads, etc. Books to Purchase and for Free
Most of the tablets and e-readers will allow you to download an app that can read books in other formats. The Kindle app which allows you to download books from Amazon is very popular.
Download Kindle App here
Download Kindle app for your tablet
and laptop at this site. Choose the one for your type of
equipment.http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
Book Bub
This is a free email and list of free books that are available through Amazon. You do have to set up an account with Amazon but you can choose just the free books and not be charged. An email arrives everyday with at least 2 free books. These are often from new authors or the beginning of a series to get you to purchase books later. You will own these books and can keep them for a long as you want or delete them if you chose.
Amazon --How to locate free books
Go to the Kindle Store
http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b/ref=topnav_storetab_kstore?ie=UTF8&node=133141011
http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b/ref=topnav_storetab_kstore?ie=UTF8&node=133141011
Enter term free books or $.00 and see what you can find. Download to your heart's content.
Public Domain Books
These are books that have been scanned by volunteers. These books are out of copyright and so you can find many classics and obscure texts from the 1700 and 1800s. They can be downloaded and printed. These are good for research. You can take notes on the computer with these. Some can be read on-line.
www.gutenberg.org/
A digital library of free ebooks which includesBook listings, search engine, newsletter, articles and information on how users can help add to the library.
A digital library of free ebooks which includesBook listings, search engine, newsletter, articles and information on how users can help add to the library.
Fifty Places to Get Free Books
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