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In reply to the discussion: Obama to Announce Free E-Books for Low-Income Kids [View all]PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)3. how about real books?
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Ever hear of "Libraries"? They have books. Lots of them. And most have reading hours
KittyWampus
May 2015
#68
Perhaps a walk to the library is not so easy in bad neighbourhoods. This way a kid, who was
applegrove
Apr 2015
#5
You can download e-books without going to the library. Any time of the day
riderinthestorm
Apr 2015
#10
Many schools are giving the kids these device and laptops instead of text books.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#14
And, they pledged to upgrade internet services for schools and libraries. Help from Apple for $100
Cha
Apr 2015
#4
I have downloaded many such classics for free. Gutenberg.org and many other sites
tblue37
May 2015
#58
I know.. Apple's upgrading computers in schools and libraries..Obama wants to increase educational
Cha
Apr 2015
#12
And the park passes for free will encourage kids to have a chance to experience nature.
freshwest
Apr 2015
#15
National Parks Pass: Obama's 'Every Kid In A Park' Program Gives Fourth Graders, Families Free
Cha
May 2015
#25
It can also let a new generation see the value of these parks instead of giving them to Bundy types.
freshwest
May 2015
#29
Yes, he does think long term.. good point. Our National Parks are a gift from Nature and the people
Cha
May 2015
#36
Glad someone else feels that way..lol Yes, there's going to be great opportunites for these kids..
Cha
Apr 2015
#18
And, my sister teaches kids and has the President's back, too! Cool your sister is a children's
Cha
May 2015
#32
My problem with Kindle is it doesn't take the pdf format, AFAIK. Has that changed?
freshwest
May 2015
#54
I know Galeston is nothing like it was, but I have family there and could live much better. I always
freshwest
May 2015
#60
Yes, I read real books myself at the beach. I'm not going to be getting any device to read online..
Cha
May 2015
#48
No you can't. publishers and database vendors put restrictions on the number of copies that can be
Iris
May 2015
#63
The publisher can. Printing 100,000 copies costs lots of money, the e-copies do not. It makes a
Bluenorthwest
May 2015
#67