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Study smarter with eTextbooks and eResources from CourseSmart, and save money, up to 60% off the price of print textbooks. Read on to learn more about the benefits of going digital.
eTextbook Features 
With eTextbooks, you can switch between studying online or offline to suit your needs. There's no need to choose how you want to study before you buy. Plus, you get the added advantage of useful tools for more effective studying.
| Product Capabilities | Online Reading  | Offline Reading  |
|---|---|---|
Internet connection required | Yes |
No
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Pages look identical to print textbook with same pagination | Yes | Yes |
Easy navigation with linked Table of Contents | Yes | Yes |
Take notes and highlight text | Yes | Yes |
Copy and paste text | Yes | Yes |
Search on specific topics within a book | Yes | Yes |
Print Pages |
Yes
Up to 10 pages at a time | No |
Send information to classmates | Yes | No |
Read on tablets and smartphones within a browser |
Yes
Must be connected to internet | No |
Read on Android devices, iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch with CourseSmart Apps.
| Yes | Yes - iPad only Offline reading is only supported within the app for the iPad |
Access to eTextbook expires when digital rental expires | Yes | Yes |
eResources Features 
eResources are online interactive learning experiences that may be part of your coursework.
- Use on any computer or browser-enabled device connected to the internet
- Most digital rentals provide access for 12 months
- In some cases, an eResource includes the complete eTextbook that your instructor has assigned
eResources can provide a variety of digital content and tools created just for you, including:
- Links to other websites for content associated with your course
- Online homework, quizzing or exercises
- Simulations, videos and more!
Find these popular eResource brands and more at CourseSmart.
