1. The World of EBooks Ann Smith Sioux Falls Public Schools

2. What is an eBook A book that can be read electronically Originally designed for computer viewing –Project Gutenberg www.gutenberg.orgwww.gutenberg.org –International Children’s Digital Library http://en.childrenslibrary.org http://en.childrenslibrary.org –TumbleBooks (through Siouxland Kids)

3. Then…..came eReaders Sony eReader Kindle Nook Color Nook SmartPhone iPad

4. Quick vocab check DRM – Digital Rights Management EPub – flexible format that works on many devices (originally NOT Kindle) MOBI – less flexible format, does work with Kindle Wma – audiobook format for windows Wmv – videobook format for windows Mp3 – audiobook format compatible with most devices 3G/4G

5. Clarifying Don’t get eBooks confused with unlimited copies Not everything is available as an eBook Don’t get eBooks confused with audiobooks

6. Getting eBooks Amazon Barnes & Noble Kobo iTunes Audibly FBReader

7. What device do I get? What is your purpose? –Young children – pictures, colors, sounds You’ll want color – the Nook Color or iPad –To be immersed in text; enjoy a good story The classic Nook and Kindle will likely fit the bill –To reduce the number of devices I carry around but be able to read occasionally SmartPhone iPad – slightly less mobile, but better than a laptop –Primarily for reading, but with some applications for other uses and for occasional websurfing Nook Color