The following is a list of sites with libraries of free ebooks, both fiction and non-fiction, K – 12. Follow the links to the sites and input the provided usernames and passwords.
Tumblebooks: Has storybooks, graphic novels, videos, games, etc.
- username: miltonlibrary
- password: miltonps
BookFlix: Scholastic site that pairs classic storybooks (animated) with related nonfiction eBooks. Has interactive games and puzzles. For preschool to grade 3.
- username: mcmgrolier
- password: mcmurray
Pebble Go: Contains five main modules — animals, science, biographies, social studies, and dinosaurs. For grades K – 3.
- username: hebisd
- password: hebisd
Rosen Learning Center: Lots of ebooks here with multiple titles in the following categories: American History; Ancient Civilizations (Egypt, Greece, Rome); Coding and Computer Science; Earth Science; Ecology and Life Science; History of New York; Social and Emotional Learning (eg. Believing in Yourself; Hard Work and Determination; etc.).
Login with username: questarsls password: questarsls
Mackinvia: Large repository of elementary ebooks in multiple categories.
For a teen collection of e-books at Mackinvia, login with username: ncsucedmetrc password: wolfpack
Scholastic True Flix: Ebooks and videos covering history, geography, and science topics. USERNAME: dowellelem PASSWORD: flix
Follett: This library contains ebooks in a wide variety of genres, including historical fiction, adventure, and mystery. Also has non-fiction science and history ebooks.
Login with username: nles password: jaguars
Sites With No Login Required:
Unite for Literacy: A variety of early readers, both fiction and non-fiction.
National Geographic Explorer Magazine: Six levels are available: Scout (Grade K), Voyager (Grade 1), Pioneer (Grade 2), Trailblazer (Grade 3), Pathfinder (Grade 4), Adventurer (Grades 5 & 6). After you click into an issue, scroll down the page for a link to a Teachers Guide for that issue.
National Geographic Resource Library: Large repository of K-12 articles, videos, activities, lesson plans, and more for grades K – 12.
Aesop’s Fables Interactive Book: Over 140 classic fables with original illustrations updated with animation.
Grimm Fairy Tales: Video stories, games and activities.
Click here for ideas and free resources for using stories for homeschooling lessons.