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The rise of eReading: Are books going to become an endangered species?

The rise of eReading: Are books going to become an endangered species? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

With the breath of eReaders available and costs coming down what is happening in the print world? Are books becoming endangered? According to this infographic book should be with us for some time. The numbers of folks with eReaders is increasing, but many still like the "look and feel of a physical book." More information may be found in the infographic.

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For Young Readers, Print or Digital Books?

For Young Readers, Print or Digital Books? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Print or digital? Adults grapple with which is the best way to read -- not only for themselves, but especially when it comes to their kids. Whether or not parents prefer print books over interactive e-books for their kids, the question is, what’s actually better for them?"
According to a recent study by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, "kids age 3 to 6 remembered more narrative details - "What happened in the story?" - from print books than from enhanced e-books with multimedia features."

However, this was not true when asking kids about the plot. Additional information is found in this post. 

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E-Reading Trends - A Closer Look at the Growing Popularity of eBooks (Infographic)

E-Reading Trends - A Closer Look at the Growing Popularity of eBooks (Infographic) | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"E-reading has taken America by storm, with more and more people preferring their Kindles to any other medium. We take a look at the current trends in E-Reading, including what type of people prefer e-reading, and what the best selling devices are.

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