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E-books & Audiobooks

Some of these books tell stories. Some are about real people, places and other topics.

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The Bee Creek Blues & Meridian
The poor people of Meridian in Texas struggle to find jobs and feed their families during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Tom Longboat by Terry Barber
Tom Longboat was a young Indigenous boy who loved to run. His mom couldn't believe how fast and how far Tom could run. When Tom grew up, he came first in one of the most famous running races in the world.
Easy Money by Gail Vaz-Oxlade
If you need help managing your money, this easy-to-read book will give you tips on saving money, planning a budget, paying your debts and more.
How to Turn Down a Billion Dollars: The Snapchat Story
Three university students created a popular app called Snapchat. They made a lot of money but it affected their friendship.
The Origin of the Milky Way and Other Living Stories of the Cherokee by Barbara R. Duncan (Ed.)
These are stories of the Cherokee people who who have lived in North America for thousands of years.
Keeping Track of Time by Linda Kita-Bradley
Read this ESL beginner book to learn how to manage your time when you are at work.
Bald Eagles by Linda Kita-Bradley
Learn about the bald eagles of North America in this beginner book.
The Outside Circle: A Graphic Novel by Patti Laboucane-Benson, Kelly Mellings
Pete is an Indigenous man who belongs to a violent gang. He ends up in prison and worries that his younger brother Joey will follow in his footsteps. He takes steps to start healing from the ongoing trauma caused by Canada's history of colonialism.
The Green Team: Working for Myself by Tana Reiff
One summer Tony starts his own business taking care of people's lawns. He wonders how he will keep his business going in the winter.
Listen! by Frances Itani
Four women who grew up with deaf parents decide to have dinner together. As they talk about their experiences, they realize that they have a lot in common.
The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai by Ladybird
Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school when she was shot by the Taliban. Read her incredible story.
Tales of Adventurous Girls by Ladybird
Four different girls from four different countries are strong, brave and smart. Tokoyo is from Japan, Tamash lives in Zanzibar, Chandra is from India, and Sea Girl is from China. Read their stories
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Starter 1 (audiobook) by Johnny Bread
Have fun learning English while listening to these short stories. Each story has exercises for practicing English. For beginner to intermediate ESL learners.
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Buck the dog was happy living with his family in sunny California. One day a man stole him and took him to northern Canada. It was very cold and the man made Buck work very hard. It was 1897 and the man was looking for gold.
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Starter 2 (audiobook) by Johnny Bread
Learn English while listening to twelve exciting stories. There is a practice exercise at the end of each story. For beginner to intermediate ESL learners.
Sending the Right Message (photostory) by Linda Kita-Bradley
When we stare at someone, smile, or wave, we are using body language to communicate. Body language is very important at work.
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Book 3 (audiobook) by Johnny Bread
Learn English while listening to twelve interesting stories. There are practice exercises at the end of each story. For intermediate to advanced ESL learners.
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Book 4 (audiobook) by Johnny Bread
Listen to more great stories! Try the practice exercises at the end of each story to help you learn even more English. For intermediate to advanced ESL learners.
Making up Your Mind by Linda Kita-Bradley
Read this beginner book to find out why it's so important to make good decisions at work.
Easy Reading for ESL Students - Book 5 (audiobook) by Johnny Bread
Improve your English by listening to ten amazing stories with practice exercises. For intermediate to advanced ESL learners.
Stress by Laurie Gould
Ann has so much stress in her life that she can't sleep. She talks to her friend Kim. Kim tells Ann some things she can do to feel better.
Readers' Choice: Big Ideas by Alice Savage
Read stories and articles about fashion, travel, technology and more.
Amazing Medical People by F. H. Cornish, Fiona MacKenzie
Throughout history, many doctors, nurses and researchers have made important medical discoveries that saved lives. You can also listen to the audiobook below.
Amazing Medical People (audiobook) by F. H. Cornish Fiona, MacKenzie
Learn about important medical discoveries and the people who made them happen.
Crooked House (audiobook) by Agatha Christie
Many adults remember learning the children's poem about the crooked man who lived in a crooked house. Could the poem help solve the murder of millionaire Aristide Leonides in his own home?
The ABC Murders (audiobook) by Agatha Christie
Detective Hercule Poirot is trying to solve some murders. He notices that the victims are killed in alphabetical order by their last names. Will this help him find the murderer?
Dynasty: Lions by Stephen Moss
Learn about the family life of Marsh Lions in Kenya.
I Was Their American Dream: a Graphic Memoir by Malaka Gharib
Both of Malaka's parents immigrated to America, her mother from the Philippines and her father from Egypt. Her mom didn't want to leave the Philippines, but her dad couldn't wait to live in America. Malaka learns how her parents' hopes and dreams have affected hers.
Readers' Choice: Big Ideas by Alice Savage
Would you like to have something interesting to say when speaking with English Canadians? The twelve topics in this book will give you plenty to talk about in English.
White Fang by Jack London
Some men in the cold, wild north take a young wolf away from his mother. The men call him White Fang. White Fang's whole life changes as he tries to survive with the men.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Read the scary story of the famous vampire, Dracula.
Just Gone by William Kowalski
Jamal and his sister are orphans living in a homeless shelter. Jamal starts to tell strange stories, but are they true?
Little Women (graphic novel) by Louisa May Alcott
The Marches are a happy family that experience some sad and difficult times during the American Civil War. The four March sisters are growing into four very different young women.
They Came to Baghdad (audiobook) by Agatha Christie
Victoria Jones goes to Baghdad to be with a man she loves. A stranger dying in her hotel room says three words to her. What do they mean?
Looking at the Bright Side by Linda Kita-Bradley
Read this beginner book to learn why it is important to stay positive at work.
Amazing Women by Helen Parker, Fiona MacKenzie
Read the amazing life stories of six important women who made a difference. You can also listen to the audio book below.
Amazing Women (audiobook) by Helen Parker, Fiona MacKenzie
For thousands of years, women have been doing amazing things. Listen to this audiobook to learn about six of these remarkable women.
Folktales by Jessica Williams
Folktales are well-known stories told in many different cultures around the world.
Amazing Mathematicians by Anna Trewin, Fiona MacKenzie
If you love math, you'll love these stories about the lives of six famous mathematicians and how they changed the way we look at the world. Read this book or listen to the audiobook below.
Amazing Mathematicians (audiobook) by Anna Trewin, Fiona MacKenzie
Listen to the stories of six famous mathematicians.
The Real Treasure: a Folktale from Kazakhstan by Walton Burns (adapted), Kamil Sawczuk (Illustrator)
Bakyt, a young man from Kazakhstan, wants to be rich. A wise man called Mergen teaches him that there are more important things than money.
Terry Fox by Terry Barber
Canadian Terry Fox found out he had bone cancer when he was eighteen years old. Doctors had to cut off his leg above the knee. Terry decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
Death in the Clouds (audiobook) by Agatha Christie
An old woman is murdered on a plane, but who killed her, and why? Listen to this story by the great mystery writer, Agatha Christie, to find out.
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama by Sheila Kanani
When Michele Obama was a child, her parents believed that education was very important.
She grew up to become a lawyer and married former American president Barak Obama. She has helped people in many different ways.
How to Find a Good Used Car by Linda Kita-Bradley
Are you buying a used car? Do you have enough money? How do you know the car is safe? Read this beginner book to learn the answers to these questions.
Climate Change by HRH The Prince of Wales, Tony Juniper, Emily Shuckburgh
How bad is climate change and how can we stop it? Read this book to learn more about climate change.
Life in Space by Catrin Morris
Learn all about space travel, astronauts and life on other planets.
What Happens When Someone Has Depression? by Katie Kawa
How do you know if you are depressed? How can you help someone else who is depressed? This book will help you learn all about depression.
The New Shoes by Linda Kita-Bradley
Moses is getting ready to visit his girlfriend. He looks in the mirror and thinks, "I look very good." At the bus station he sees that something is very wrong with his new shoes.
The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking by Kate Scott
Stephen Hawking was a famous scientist who studied space and time. He had a serious illness that made his life difficult.
Taylor Swift
Learn about the life of singer Taylor Swift.
Gone Is Gone by Isabelle Groc
The world is in danger of losing many wild animals, insects and plants. We can only save them if we change our behaviour. Once they are gone, they are gone--we can't ever bring them back.

Find more ebooks and audiobooks in our Overdrive collection including these series:

Here you can find books to help you learn English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, reading, listening and speaking.

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English Made Easy by Jonathan Crichton; Pieter Koster
Learn English through pictures.
For beginners
English Made Easy Volume Two by Jonathan Crichton; Pieter Koster
Learn English through pictures.
For beginners
English for Interacting on Campus by Adrian Wallwork
This book prepares you for using English in different situations at university or college.
Learn English - Ultimate Getting Started with English by Innovative Language Learning
Practice listening and other English skills.
English Grammar Essentials for Dummies by Geraldine Woods; Wendy M. Anderson; Lesley J. Ward
Learn the basics of English grammar so that you can communicate in English with confidence.
The Briefest English Grammar Ever! by Ruth Colman
A quick guide to basic English grammar
Spelling by Saddleback Educational Saddleback Educational Publishing (Editor)
Improve your spelling with this student workbook which contains practice exercises and answers.
Read, Research and Write by Caroline Brandt
If you studied English as a second language and are planning to take college or university classes in other subjects, this book is for you.
Capitalization and Punctuation by Saddleback Educational Saddleback Educational Publishing (Editor)
Are you confused about when to use capitals or how to add punctuation in English? If your answer is "yes," this student workbook with practice exercises and answers is for you.
Complete Sentences with Your Family by Kristen Rajczak Nelson
If you need help writing complete sentences, this book is for you!
Understanding English Grammar: A Course Book for Chinese Learners of English by Tony T. N. Hung
Chinese English learners can improve their English skills by understanding how English grammar is different from Chinese grammar.
English Grammar and Usage by Shrikant Prasoon
This book has a unique approach to learning English grammar.
Vocabulary by Saddleback Educational Saddleback Educational Publishing (Editor)
This student workbook contains exercises and an answer key to help you learn more English words.
100 Tips to Avoid Mistakes in Academic Writing and Presenting by Adrian Wallwork; Anna Southern
Learn how to avoid the common English mistakes that students in Academic English programs make.
Expand Your English: a guide to improving your academic vocabulary by Steve Hart (Contribution by)
Prepare yourself for college or university by improving your academic English
Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary: Section 1 of the Insight English Handbook by Melanie Napthine
This reference book will appeal to students in advanced ELL and EAP programs.
Writing by Saddleback Educational Saddleback Educational Publishing (Editor)
Topics in this student workbook include how to write effectively, sentences, paragraphs, proofreading, and rewriting. You'll find practice exercises with answers.
Easy English Step-By-Step for ESL Learners : Master English Communication Proficiency--FAST! by Danielle Pelletier
This book will help you learn English basics
The International Student's Guide: Studying in English at University by Ricki Lowes; Helen Peters; Marie Stephenson
This guide can help you develop the English skills that you will need at university.
Reading Comprehension by Saddleback Educational Saddleback Educational Publishing (Editor)
Improve your understanding of what you read, from everyday signs and labels to your teacher's homework instructions.
Inglés de Base by Jack Winshsley
This English grammar book is written in Spanish for Spanish learners of English.
Everyday Living Words by Saddleback Educational Saddleback Educational Publishing (Editor)
This book helps you learn English for everyday activities like cooking, driving, and talking on the phone.
English Grammar 1 by Eduardo Rosset
This English grammar workbook is written in Spanish for Spanish learners of English. Find answers in English Grammar Keys by Eduardo Rosset (below).
English Grammar 2 by Eduardo Rosset; Beryl Aguado Lait
This English grammar workbook is written in Spanish for Spanish learners of English. Find answers in English Grammar Keys by Eduardo Rosset (below).
Keys by Eduardo Rosset
In this book, you can find the answers to English Grammar 1 & 2 (above) by Eduardo Rosset.
Adjectives by Josh Gregory; Kathleen Petelinsek (Illustrator)
Adjectives help you describe people, places and things in English. Learn more about adjectives in this book.

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Tuttle-Vietnamese English Dictionary by Nguyen Dinh Hoa, Phan Van Giuong
Publication Date: 2016
Periplus Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary by Phan Van Guiong; Phan Van Giuong
Publication Date: 2017
Tuttle Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary by Li Dong
Publication Date: 2018
Russian-English Dictionary of Verbal Collocations by Morton Benson; Evelyn Benson
Publication Date: 1993
Tuttle Learner's Chinese-English Dictionary by Li Dong
Publication Date: 2015
Russian-English Dictionary of Idioms by Sophia Lubensky
Publication Date: 2014
Tuttle Concise Tagalog Dictionary by Joi Barrios; Nenita Pambid Domingo; Romulo Baquiran
Publication Date: 2017
English-IsiZulu / IsiZulu-English Dictionary by Benedict Wallet Vilakazi; D. M. Malcolm; Mzilikazi Khumalo; C. M. Doke
Publication Date: 2014
English - Lekongho Dictionary by Sentemong Mehpah; Greg Fonsah
Publication Date: 2019
Bilingual Dictionary of Football (Soccer) Terms English/Portuguese and Portuguese/English - Dicionário Bilíngue de Termos de Fut by Georger Humberto Ramos; Rhonda Abigail Bennett Henry-Ramos
Publication Date: 2014
Questions Dictionary of Maths by Kev Delaney; Adrian Pinel; Derek Smith
Publication Date: 1996

Online dictionaries:

Cambridge Dictionary
Learner's dictionary and translation dictionaries in over 20 languages
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online
English, as well as English-Latin American Spanish, English-Japanese, and English-Korean dictionaries. Also has word of the day, picture of the day, and hot topics
Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary
Learner's dictionary plus word of the day, quizzes, core vocabulary and more. Save your words by creating a free account
Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary Online
English picture dictionary
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
English dictionary plus mini-dictionaries on different topics

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