Audiobooks

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This online literacy resource, for Grades PreK - 3, pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction eBooks. The layout will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills as well as introducing them to a world of knowledge and exploration.
This resource will be available until September 30, 2010.

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Note: Now has more support for Apple products. More information coming soon.
Browse and search a dynamic collection of audiobooks and download them to your computer, transfer to a portable device such as an MP3 player, or burn selected titles onto a CD to enjoy when you want, where you want. For more information, see the FAQ. Note: When checking out audiobooks, the vendor requires you to login with your full library card number.

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An audio streaming listening service consisting of the complete recordings of Naxos, Marco Polo, and Da Capo, as well as selected recordings from several other labels. Types of music available include classical, jazz, folk and world.

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An online collection of talking picture books for children to use by themselves or with an adult. Makes reading a multi-sensory experience with text, animation, music and narration.

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Offers a wide variety of online readalong children's and teen novels. Special features include narration, sentence highlighting, page turning and book marking. For intermediate, middle school and high school students.

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Due to provincial funding cuts, we have cancelled several electronic resources. Can’t find what you need? Ask a Librarian.

Electronic resources are restricted by license agreements to Vancouver Public Library card holders and to on-site users for purposes of research and private study. Commercial use and systematic downloading, copying or distributing of information are expressly prohibited. Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.

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