E-books are textual documents that have been converted in an electronic format and are displayed on e-book readers (like Amazon's Kindle), computers, or other mobile devices like calculators, cell phones, and MP3 players. One of the most unique features of e-books are their size, or lack of it. Students and teachers can access e-books anywhere without carrying heavy books back and forth or dealing with the problem of forgetting materials at home or school. There are lots of sites with free e-books; I like http://www.tumblebooks.com/ Sign up for a free account to get started. The Tumble Readables have a variety of choices for different age levels and interests. Students can read along as the text is highlighted or choose to turn up the audio and have the book read to them; bookmarks can be used to keep their place if students can't finish the book in one sitting. Fonts can also be increased if needed. Not only are Tumble Readables convenient, but also great for students who need assistance with reading fluency or would like to have the same passages read to them more than once to assist with comprehension.
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