Books, E-books & More

DESTINY CATALOG. Search for print books, and digital books from Sora, Capstone and Follett through the Destiny Library Catalog. The catalog is accessible through the Classlink iOS app or the ClassLink weblink . If using the links below, use student/staff network log-in, or request Capstone log-in from the Librarian.

 

Note: When “opening” a Capstone or Sora title through the Destiny catalog, you will be automatically redirected to the platform’s webpage. E-books may be checked out  and read through Classlink, but can only be downloaded and read offline using the provider’s app (available in Self-Service).

Destiny Catalog
 
Destiny has two looks: Destiny Discover (visual) and Destiny Back-office (basic). Log-in to access all the features, and use the menu bar to toggle between the two. 
Sora by Overdrive
 
Single-use e-books and audiobooks, including popular fiction & graphic novels. Install the Sora app to download e-books and audiobooks, create reading lists, earn reading badges, and more! 
Capstone Interactive e-Books
 
Unlimited access, fiction and nonfiction interactive e-books in English and Spanish. Install the Capstone app in Self-Service to download e-books to read offline. 
Follett eBooks & Audiobooks
 
Single-use and unlimited access e-books & audiobooks plus Lightbox interactive e-books. Install the Destiny Read app in Self-Service to download Follett e-books.
 
 
DATABASE e-BOOKS. Unlimited access, nonfiction e-books. Access through Classlink or contact the Librarian for log-ins. 
 
World Book Online Browse as a guest, or create an account with your school e-mail and password to download ebooks
National Geographic Kids
 
Nonfiction e-books, e-magazines & videos. 
DIGITAL MAGAZINES. Browse current and past Scholastic e-magazines with modifiable reading levels, video clips and more. Request student log-in from the Librarian or subject area teacher.
 
Scholastic Scope Language ArtsEngaging fiction & nonfiction literature. Scholastic Science WorldBreaking science news and features.
Science News for Students

FREE - no log-in required.
OPEN ACCESS Digital Books. FREE, unlimited access to e-books, audiobooks, interactive books, and databases to support learning. Please check back often as the resource list will be continually updated.
 
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MackinVIA
Select K-12 fiction and nonfiction ebooks, plus databases and links.
Username: deepwaterjhs
Password: books
 
More Learning at Home Fun!
 
Need an escape? Visit these websites to discover virtual field trips, explore space with the NASA, visit an escape room, and more! Be sure to check back often as this list will be continually updated.
 
WideOpenSchool - A playground of fun and learning from the best! Click on the Family tab and grade level to discover upcoming live events, take a virtual field trip, explore art and music, make a craft, learn yoga,  and so much more. 
 
Virtual Field Trips - Explore parks, museums, zoos and more from the comfort of your home, courtesy of ESC Region IV. No money or sack lunch required!
 
Scholastic Learn at Home - Resources and activities to fill your days and your mind! Click on your grade level to begin!
 
Harry Potter at Home! Explore the magic of the stories in this interactive website filled with activities, games, puzzles and more! Use the Sora app to download and read  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to enrich your experience!
 
Hogwarts Digital Escape Room - Continue the fun with a magical escape room created by the Peters Township Public Library in Pennsylvania. Best of luck, muggles!
 
NASA at Home  - Have an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD experience by dropping in at the Space Station, taking virtual tours, learning what it takes to be a NASA scientist, and more! Visit Storytime from Space for stellar bedtime story!
 
Escape from the Library - A digital escape room to challenge you from every corner of the library, from High Plains Library District! Will you be able to escape, or be lost in the shelves forever?