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Children's Literature: E-Books

Introduction

College of DuPage has a variety of juvenille books available in electronic format. Several of these books are provided by the Illinois State Library, which are accessible to district residents, students, and staff both on and off campups. For more information on accessing e-books throough the Illinois State Library as a district resident, click here.  To see a full list of the resources provided by the Illinois State Library, click here

Highlights from the EBSCO eBooks Cricket Media Subscription Collection

New School for Hopperville

New School for Hopperville

Look at the building plans the architect has drawn for Hopperville's new school! Can you guess what the crane and wrecking ball will be used for? Don't forget the surveyors–they measure the ground!

The Night the Dogs Danced: A Play Based on an Iroquois Tale

The Night the Dogs Danced: A Play Based on an Iroquois Tale

When young dogs decide that they want to dance like people,  they are able to find a way but it comes at a cost.

David's Bugs

David's Bugs

Ants, pill bugs, and grasshoppers! David loves to play with bugs! 

From Scratch

From Scratch

Priya just moved to Texas from India and is now the new girl at school. The other kids at school don't understand her food or her culture. She soon realizes that she may not be the only "new kid" who shares that struggle. 

Highlights from the EBSCO eBooks K-8 Subscription Collection

I Am Peace: A Book of MIndfulness

I Am Peace: a Book of Mindfulness

When the world feels chaotic, find peace within through an accessible mindfulness practice from the bestselling picture-book dream team that brought us I Am Yoga.

Elmer and the Tune

Elmer and the Tune

When Rose meets Elmer she's humming a tune, a tune she just can't get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realizes he can't get the tune out of head either—and as he crosses the jungle he can see the infectious tune spreading to every animal Rose has met! 

You've Got a Phone, Now Read This!

You've Got a Phone! (Now Read This Book)

Kids learn about the super awesome powers of their phones—and how to use them safely.

The Sun: Shining Star of the Solar System

A nonfiction picture book that explores a very important star—the sun! Kids ages 5 to 8 listen as the Universe explains key facts about our cosmic lifeline! 

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