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Hawthorne Elementary Library - Biblioteca Primaria de Hawthorne: Book & Literature Resources

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The more you read

 

The more you read, the more you know.

The more you know the smarter you grow.

The smarter you grow the stronger your voice,

When speaking your mind or making a choice!

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Directions for Downloading eBooks onto your devices for Offline Reading

  • Destiny eBook App: Destiny Offline.  FYI: not all Destiny eBooks are downloadable.
  • MackinVIA App is available for a wide range of devices:  MackinVIA App

Capstone Interactive eBooks

Destiny Discover eBooks

MackinVIA eBooks & other digital resources

Complete Books and Poems from TeachingBooks.net

Each book  or poem listed from this link provides a video recording of the piece being read aloud. The list of books available grows daily. Access from on the Home Access page!

Sora

(Please note this link is ONLY for schools that do NOT already subscribe.  If your library is already using Sora or OverDrive eBooks, contact your school librarian if you are unsure how to access your books.)

You can access through Clever or download the Sora app available from Google Play or Apple App store.  Setup code: jeffersonrr

Book & Resource Request

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Unite for Literacy

Choose from a wide variety of picture books to read right on your device or you can have the books read to you!

TumbleBook Library

TumbleBooks’ databases are easy to use, and feature unlimited access from home! You can read as many books as you want, when you want, and on any device. There are no check-outs, holds, or bulky downloads. Books are available instantly. We have access through KYVL!

 

EBSCO eBooks K-8 Collection

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This collection, accessible in school and remotely, contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction e-book titles including familiar children’s stories and informative texts. Simultaneous access that allows multiple students to be reading the same book at the same time in a mobile-ready format! We have access through KYVL!

Series and Sequels

A wonderful resource for those of you who read series and want to know what the next book is! Just click on the link.

ABDO eBooks

Take a look at these always available digital books from ABDO! This means that any student can read any of these titles anytime. No waiting times ever. 

Storyline Online

Watch videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. You just might recognize the person reading! 

No log-in required.

KidLit TV

Go on an adventure of stories with KidLit TV! You can discover great children's books and connect with the people who create them. 

KET PBS Kids Read-Alongs

Every week celebrities and PBS Kids Authors are reading aloud their favorite books! Watch them here!

Picture Book Database

Look for picture books that go with a specific theme, genre, interest, etc.  Then check our database or LFPL and check it out!

NoveList

NoveList helps you choose your next read. You can browse by genre, read alikes, or age group!

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Hawthorne Elementary School
2301 Clarendon Ave., Louisville, KY 40205