eBooks via the SD State Library Databases

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The South Dakota State Library offers 50+ databases and digital resources for FREE to all South Dakotans anytime, anywhere.

Simply visit library.sd.gov to access!
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To accommodate younger users and assist educators and parents, we've sorted our K-12 related databases into age groups to easier access. Check out this post for linkable URL's that can be used on library websites and newsletters.


For today's post, we're noted K-12 related databases with ebook options:

Book Flix

Talking fiction books paired with videos. Includes lesson plans, activities, games, and more. For grade PreK to 3rd or so.



True Flix

Non-fiction social studies and science books paired with videos. Includes lesson plans, activities and more! For grades 3rd to 8th or so.




Gale Virtual Reference Library

Sets of specialized (high dollar!) reference books. For grades 6+ to adult.




SIRS Discoverer

Non-fiction eBooks for elementary and middle school. For grades 3rd to 8th or so.


World Book Advanced

Provides links from some articles all the way to full-text eBooks about a variety of non-fiction topics. For grades 6th to 12th.



Learning Express

eBooks on career & academic success. For grades 6+ to adults.



EBSCO Ebooks Collection

10,000+ books in arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, business, and computers. For grades 6+ to adults.





Want more? Visit our Digital Books curated collection.

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