What is an eBook?
An eBook is a non-editable, reflowable book that is converted to a digital format to be read on any digital device such as computer screens or mobile devices.
To have a better understanding of what an eBook really is, let’s take a look at the characteristics of an eBook.
Characteristics of an eBook
For starters, eBooks are files that you can read on a digital device – a tablet, smartphone, computer, etc. But again, considering other files can be read on digital devices (i.e. word documents) eBooks have specific characteristics that differentiate them.
If you were to search for eBook formats, you would come across quite a few options. Dozens actually. However, the likelihood of actually using many of these formats is pretty slim. To keep it simple for you, we are going to just take a look at the three that are known for their ease of use and ability to be used in a format that is widely distributed: EBUP, AZW, and PDF.
Some of the most popular eReader devices include:
Amazon’s Kindle
Rakuten’s Kobo
Barnes & Noble’s Nook
Benefits of eBooks
eBooks save space
eBooks save money
eBooks save the environment
eBooks are portable and convenient
Instantly download eBooks
You can change the font size of an eBook
eBooks are searchable
By
Ms. Meenakshi Jaiswal
PGT
Shivom Vidyapeeth, Sankra
