Overdrive
Overdrive gives us access to both eBooks and audio books. Most of our eBook and audio book resources are chapter books for our older students. Although our studnets can see all content, as elementary students they will only be allowed to check out elementary level media. (All MISD students have access to Overdrive.)
Overdrive eBooks and audio books can be downloaded to most tablets and computers. Just click on the “Help” link on the Overdrive page to get instructions on how to download media to your devices, and to find support in troubleshooting any problems you have. With so many devices that are available for e-book & audio book downloads it would be impossible for us to know how to troubleshoot every single device. Please check the “Help” section.
Students Log-in information:
Library Card Number: s (student ID number) Ex. s123456
PIN: Eight Digit Birthdate Ex. 04091999
Staff Log-in information:
Library Card Number: MUNIS ED Ex. 105412
PIN: MUNIS password (same as for login/email, etc.)
Follett Shelf
Follett Shelf, like Overdrive, gives students and teachers access to eBooks. These are also primarily chapter books for older students. The Follett Shelf App can be downloaded onto most tablets and computers, if you have questions about Follett Shelf, check out the FAQ page here.
Students Log-In information:
Library Card Number: s (student ID number) Ex. s123456 Student
Password: Grade level password (ask teacher or MRS for more information)
Staff Log-in information:
Library Card Number: MUNIS ED Ex. 105412
Password: First Initial Last Name: dsmith
LightBox
For our younger students we offer online book access to e-books through Light Box Books. This online access is available using any computer or tablet with internet access, no special app is required.
GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Students and staff will both find MANY great nonfiction books, including the professional development shelf.
Benchmark Universe
This databases has over 27,000 titles in English and Spanish available to teachers and students.
Staff Login:
Username: MKYStaffID (MKY123456)
Password: First Initial last initial.StaffID (Dt.123456)
Student Login:
Username: MKYsStudentID (MKYs122122)
Password: DOB (04052000) (Include leading zero for Month)
Overdrive gives us access to both eBooks and audio books. Most of our eBook and audio book resources are chapter books for our older students. Although our studnets can see all content, as elementary students they will only be allowed to check out elementary level media. (All MISD students have access to Overdrive.)
Overdrive eBooks and audio books can be downloaded to most tablets and computers. Just click on the “Help” link on the Overdrive page to get instructions on how to download media to your devices, and to find support in troubleshooting any problems you have. With so many devices that are available for e-book & audio book downloads it would be impossible for us to know how to troubleshoot every single device. Please check the “Help” section.
Students Log-in information:
Library Card Number: s (student ID number) Ex. s123456
PIN: Eight Digit Birthdate Ex. 04091999
Staff Log-in information:
Library Card Number: MUNIS ED Ex. 105412
PIN: MUNIS password (same as for login/email, etc.)
Follett Shelf
Follett Shelf, like Overdrive, gives students and teachers access to eBooks. These are also primarily chapter books for older students. The Follett Shelf App can be downloaded onto most tablets and computers, if you have questions about Follett Shelf, check out the FAQ page here.
Students Log-In information:
Library Card Number: s (student ID number) Ex. s123456 Student
Password: Grade level password (ask teacher or MRS for more information)
Staff Log-in information:
Library Card Number: MUNIS ED Ex. 105412
Password: First Initial Last Name: dsmith
LightBox
For our younger students we offer online book access to e-books through Light Box Books. This online access is available using any computer or tablet with internet access, no special app is required.
GVRL (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Students and staff will both find MANY great nonfiction books, including the professional development shelf.
Benchmark Universe
This databases has over 27,000 titles in English and Spanish available to teachers and students.
Staff Login:
Username: MKYStaffID (MKY123456)
Password: First Initial last initial.StaffID (Dt.123456)
Student Login:
Username: MKYsStudentID (MKYs122122)
Password: DOB (04052000) (Include leading zero for Month)
Other E-Book Resources
Epic Books
Great website (and app) for ebook reading. Quickly becoming a favorite of teachers and students alike. Available with English and Spanish books, account set-up is required by teacher or parent.
Zing
Another website with both English and Spanish books. Account setup by teacher required.
We Give Books
Another great FREE website that offers access to picture books for young readers. Account set-up is required for reading some books.
Unite for Literacy
A FREE website that offers simple picture books for young students.
Book Flix
Check with your local public library to see if you are able to access Book Flix using a public library card.
Read.gov
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress invites people of all ages to discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you whenever you read.
StoryTime Online
This streaming video program features celebrities reading their favorite children's books aloud.
Just Books Read Aloud
Simply books read aloud, easy to navigate free website shows videos of books read aloud.
Great website (and app) for ebook reading. Quickly becoming a favorite of teachers and students alike. Available with English and Spanish books, account set-up is required by teacher or parent.
Zing
Another website with both English and Spanish books. Account setup by teacher required.
We Give Books
Another great FREE website that offers access to picture books for young readers. Account set-up is required for reading some books.
Unite for Literacy
A FREE website that offers simple picture books for young students.
Book Flix
Check with your local public library to see if you are able to access Book Flix using a public library card.
Read.gov
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress invites people of all ages to discover the fascinating people, places and events that await you whenever you read.
StoryTime Online
This streaming video program features celebrities reading their favorite children's books aloud.
Just Books Read Aloud
Simply books read aloud, easy to navigate free website shows videos of books read aloud.
Reading Lists
Consider these reading lists compiled by librarians.
2x2 Reading List
The 2x2 Reading List is a project of the Children’s Round Table, a unit of the Texas Library Association, charged with producing a list of 20 recommended books for children, age 2 to grade 2.
Texas Bluebonnet Award
A reading program sponsored by the Texas Library Association that produces a yearly master list of 20 distinguished books for children, grade 3 to grade 6.
ALA’s Notable Children’s Books List
An archived list of children’s books deemed exemplary by the American Library Association.
2x2 Reading List
The 2x2 Reading List is a project of the Children’s Round Table, a unit of the Texas Library Association, charged with producing a list of 20 recommended books for children, age 2 to grade 2.
Texas Bluebonnet Award
A reading program sponsored by the Texas Library Association that produces a yearly master list of 20 distinguished books for children, grade 3 to grade 6.
ALA’s Notable Children’s Books List
An archived list of children’s books deemed exemplary by the American Library Association.
