Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a CIL Enhanced eBook?
Answer: Capstone Interactive Library (CIL) enhanced eBooks are interactive, browser-based, digital books that feature easy navigation tools and enhanced content that supports readers of all types and ages.
2. How is a CIL Enhanced eBook different than a traditional eBook?
Answer: Traditional eBooks are flat renditions of paper books. Typically eBooks are not designed for screen use and force students to see pages piece-by-piece through scrolling. eBooks offer no interactive features such as audio, text highlighting, or innovative navigation.
3. How are CIL Enhanced eBooks used?
Answer:  CIL Enhanced eBooks can be used in a variety of ways for any type of student. Multimedia learning environments benefit all students, and especially support individuals with learning disabilities, English language learners, struggling or reluctant readers, and gifted readers.

Use CIL Enhanced eBooks with an interactive whiteboard, to extend learning with parents at home, or to reinforce print titles. CIL Enhanced eBooks can introduce new genres, provide supplemental support across curriculum, and increase fluency and expressive reading.
4. Why should I choose CIL Enhanced eBooks as my eBook option?
Answer:  CIL Enhanced eBooks provide text highlighting, audio support, smart search options, and educator support. With no hosting fees, more than 450 titles, no user restrictions, no equipment necessary, and only $24.99 per title (25 minimum purchase required), CIL Enhanced eBooks are the most innovative eBook product at the most affordable price.

CIL Enhanced eBooks work on nearly all current library automation systems, are correlated with Accelerated Reader, and are accessible anywhere a student has high-speed Internet access.
5. What are the minimum system requirements?
Answer: 
Platform	Hardware	Software
Windows	• Intel® Pentium® II 450 MHz or equivalent processor • 128 MB of RAM	• Windows XP or later • Internet Explorer v6 or later, Firefox v2.0 or later • Flash Player v9.0 or later
Mac OS	• PowerPC® G3 500MHz or faster processor • Intel CoreTM Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor • 128MB of RAM	• Mac OS X v10.4 or 10.5 or later • Safari v3.0 or later, Firefox v2.0 or later • Flash Player v9.0 or later
For more details on Flash Player's system requirements, please visit:
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/productinfo/systemreqs/
6. Can students access CIL Enhanced eBooks at home?
Answer:  As long as they have a high-speed Internet connection and their computer meets the system requirements they will be able to access the titles from home.
7. Do we need to login each time we use CIL Enhanced eBooks?
Answer:  No. With most accounts, we can automatically recognize your computer, so no login is necessary. For home access and other accounts, we will provide you with a username and password.
8. Are there any other fees to use CIL Enhanced eBooks?
Answer:  CIL Enhanced eBooks have no hosting fees and only require a high-speed Internet connection.
9. What are the user restrictions for CIL Enhanced eBooks?
Answer:  None! Any title can be used by multiple students at the same time with no checkout limits.
10. I am interested in CIL Enhanced eBooks, but not ready to purchase. Can I have a free trial?
Answer:  Absolutely. Sign up for your free seven-day trial of CIL Enhanced eBooks before you decide to purchase.
11. Is there a minimum purchase for CIL Enhanced eBooks?
Answer:  To get the great price of $25.99 per title, you must purchase at least 25 CIL Enhanced eBooks.
12. I want CIL Enhanced eBooks! How do I order?
Answer:  You can order CIL Enhanced eBooks the same way you order Capstone print titles. Visit our website at www.CapstonePub.com. Select at least 25 titles you can’t wait for your students to read, add them to your cart, and purchase them just as you would a print title. You will receive an email with your username and password information.

Subscription packages are also available. Subscription packages consist of preselected titles in five different bundles: Bilingual, fiction, middle school, science, or all titles. For more information on subscription options, please contact Capstone customer service at 800-747-4992.