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Select your format based upon: 1) how you want to read your book, and 2) compatibility with your reading tool. To learn more about using Bookshare with your device, visit the Help Center.

Here is an overview of the specialized formats that Bookshare offers its members with links that go to the Help Center for more information.

• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

The 32nd Mersenne Prime

Side-Lights On Astronomy

0-10 grid (tactile)

This page shows a grid numbered from 0 to 10 in units of one on the X and Y-axis.

0-100 number cards (tactile)

These seven pages show numbers from 0 to 100 in large print and braille on a grid, each divided by vertical and horizontal lines so they can be cut up to make individual cards with one number on each.

0 to 100 Rule (Large Print)

This page shows a rule numbered from 0 to 100 in tens. There is a duplicate of it in the bottom half of the page.

1 to 100 number square (tactile)

The Large Print page shows two squares each containing smaller squares numbered 1 to 100 in large print. The Braille pagenbsp;shows a square containing smaller squares numbered 1 to 100 in braille.

1 to 2 scale (large print)

This page shows a scale marked every tenth and labelled in giant print at the 0, 1 and 2 points

10 x 10 grid (Tactile)

This page shows a grid of 100 squares with no labels.

10x10 Graph (Large Print blank)

This page shows a blank graph with a grid and the Y and X-axis labelled to the left and bottom.

12 x 12 graph (Tactile)

This page shows a square grid of squares with a labelled Y-axis.

12 x 17 Grid (Tactile)

This page shows a rectangle of squares with labelled axis.

1cm Grid (Tactile)

This page shows a blank grid made of one centimetre squares.

24 x 12 grid (Tactile)

This page shows an image of a grid made up of many small squares.

The A-Z of Social Research: A Dictionary of Key Social Science Research Concepts (PDF)

A detailed and valuable addition to the literature that will be a very useful resource for lecturers, as well as having a wide appeal among students' - Tim May, University of Salford Have you ever wondered what a concise, comprehensive book providing critical guidance to the whole expanse of social science research methods and issues might look like? The A-Z is a collection of 94 entries ranging from qualitative research techniques to statistical testing and the practicalities of using the Internet as a research tool. Alphabetically arranged in accessible, reader-friendly formats, the shortest entries are 800 words long and the longest are 3000. Most entries are approximately 1500 words in length and are supported by suggestions for further reading.

A2 Core Mathematics for OCR (PDF)

Longman Advanced Mathematics is a series of comprehensive texts, with books for the current OCR core for AS and core for A2. The series develops mathematical skills through clear and thorough explanations, and comes packed with worked examples and progressive exercises. It also includes focused exam question practise and sample module papers. A CD-ROM included with every book, contains full worked solutions to exam-style papers using Live Authoring, plus additional questions and support for lower and higher attaining students. Covers all the A2 Core Modules C3 and C4 in one affordable, coherent book. Teacher and student-friendly explanations. Thousands of questions and clear worked examples support a variety of teaching styles and ability ranges. Lots of support and questions focused on students working for the top grades. Aids revision with practise papers, model answers and 'live-authored' solutions on the student CD-ROM. Additional support for teachers available on the teacher CD-ROM.

Abacus Evolve Year 1 - Workbook 2 (PDF)

Inspiring, colourful pages to help independent skills practice. Extra differentiation, through alternative ways to use each page. Practical activities to support learning. Open-ended challenges to extend learning.

Abacus Evolve Year 1 - Workbook 3 (PDF)

Inspiring, colourful pages to help independent skills practice. Extra differentiation, through alternative ways to use each page. Practical activities to support learning. Open-ended challenges to extend learning.

Abacus Evolve Year 2 Workbook 1 - Framework Edition (PDF)

Inspiring, colourful pages to help independent skills practice. Extra differentiation, through alternative ways to use each page. Practical activities to support learning. Open-ended challenges to extend learning.

Abacus Evolve Year 2 Workbook 2 - Framework Edition (PDF)

Inspiring, colourful pages to help independent skills practice. Extra differentiation, through alternative ways to use each page. Practical activities to support learning. Open-ended challenges to extend learning.

Abacus Evolve Year 2 Workbook 3 - Framework Edition (PDF)

Inspiring, colourful pages to help independent skills practice. Extra differentiation, through alternative ways to use each page. Practical activities to support learning. Open-ended challenges to extend learning.

Abacus Evolve Year 3 Textbook 2 - Framework Edition (PDF)

The Abacus Evolve Textbooks for Year 3 offer clear differentiation and progression. Contain problem-solving integrated throughout the book, including word problems, number puzzles, investigations and more.nbsp;

Abacus Evolve, Year 4: Textbook 1 - Framework Edition (PDF)

The Abacus Evolve Textbooks for Year 4 offers clear differentiation and progression. Contain problem-solving integrated throughout the book, including word problems, number puzzles, investigations and more. Include 'owl questions' to extend high achievers and provide opportunities for using and applying for the whole class.

Abacus Evolve Year 4 Challenge Textbook - Framework Edition (PDF)

Abacus Evolve Challenge is perfect for ensuring more able children are being stretched to reach their full potential in maths. Challenge contains a range of enrichment and extension activities with a fourth level of differentiation above that found in other programmes.

Abacus Evolve Year 4 Textbook 2 - Framework Edition (PDF)

The Abacus Evolve Textbooks for Year 4 offers clear differentiation and progression. Contain problem-solving integrated throughout the book, including word problems, number puzzles, investigations and more. Include 'owl questions' to extend high achievers and provide opportunities for using and applying for the whole class.

Abacus Evolve, Year 5: Challenge Textbook, Framework Edition (PDF)

Abacus Evolve Challenge is perfect for ensuring more able children are being stretched to reach their full potential in maths. Challenge contains a range of enrichment and extension activities with a fourth level of differentiation above that found in other programmes.