Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a CIL Interactive eBook?
Answer: Capstone Interactive Library (CIL) Interactive 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 Interactive 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 Interactive eBooks used?
Answer:  CIL Interactive 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 Interactive eBooks with an interactive whiteboard, to extend learning with parents at home, or to reinforce print titles. Our Interactive eBooks eBooks can introduce new genres, provide supplemental support across curriculum, and increase fluency and expressive reading.
4. Why should I choose CIL Interactive eBooks as my eBook option?
Answer:  CIL Interactive eBooks provide text highlighting, audio support, smart search options, and educator support. We offer more than 2000 titles, no hosting fees no user restrictions and no equipment necessary.

Our Interactive eBooks work on nearly all current library automation systems, are correlated with Accelerated Reader, are accessible anywhere a student has high-speed Internet access and are PC, MAC and iPad compatible.
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
iPad iOS	• iPad, iPad2 or iPad3	• iOS 4.3 or higher
For more details on Flash Player's system requirements, please visit:
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/productinfo/systemreqs/
6. Can students access CIL Interactive 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 Interactive 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 Interactive eBooks?
Answer:  CIL Interactive eBooks have no hosting fees and only require a high-speed Internet connection.
9. What are the user restrictions for CIL Interactive 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 Interactive eBooks, but not ready to purchase. Can I have a free trial?
Answer:  Absolutely. Sign up for your Free 30 Day Trial before you decide to purchase.
11. Is there a minimum purchase for CIL Interactive eBooks?
Answer:  No minimum purchase amount is required.
12. I want CIL Interactive eBooks! How do I order?
Answer:  You can order CIL Interactive eBooks the same way you order Capstone print titles. Visit our website at www.CapstonePub.com You will receive an email with your username and password information once your order is processed.

Subscription packages are also available. For more information on subscription options, please contact Capstone customer service at 800-747-4992 (toll free).