August 31, 2006 9:17 AM PDT
More free books online
"Back to school, back to books, back to parents' checkbooks," the adage should go.
Parents were probably happy to hear that many of the English language classics they would normally be forced to buy are now available for free download and print via Google Book Search. In addition to saving money, the printout versions also allow more space for marginalia without the guilt.
But what about free color storybooks for preschoolers? Free books in other languages? Free sheet music? Free maps?
Gary D. Price, a librarian and editor of ResourceShelf.com, has compiled a list of sources where you can find more free, or nearly free, books online.
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