The E-book in Achieve can be downloaded onto
a computer or mobile device and read offline.
This video will show how to access the e-book
on a computer, but you can also use a mobile device.
If you start on a computer, you can still
download to a mobile device later.
Click the drop-down arrow to the right of your name, then click "Read e-Book on VitalSource Bookshelf."
The first time you access your e-book, you
will be prompted to create an account or log
in with an existing Macmillan Learning eBook
account.
If you do not have an e-mail address to enter,
or you do not wish to enter one,
you can click "No thanks, I'll skip this step." at the bottom.
If you choose this option you will be able
to access the e-book online,
but you will not be able to download
the e-book to read offline,
since this requires a Macmillan
Learning eBook account.
If you wish to create an account or log in
to an existing account, enter your e-mail
address and click Continue.
You will see one of two screens:
The create an account screen will prompt you
to fill in fields and agree to the terms of
use before clicking Finish.
The login screen will simply ask for the password
for your existing Macmillan Learning eBook account.
After creating an account or logging in, you
will be able to view the e-book online.
Keep watching to learn how to download the
e-book to read offline.
To download your e-book to a computer, click
the gear icon at the bottom left, then click
"Read offline with the Bookshelf Desktop App."
If you already have the Bookshelf app installed,
you will see a prompt at the top of your screen
to open the app.
If you do not have the app installed, click the link in the center of the screen to Download the app.
Click on the Download button for your device.
Note that Mac OS X and Windows 7 or 8 users
should scroll down and use one of those links.
Once the Bookshelf app is installed, open it.
Login with the same account you used to access
your e-book for the first time.
Click Download to begin downloading your e-book.
The e-book will open automatically once the
download is complete.
To download your e-book to a mobile device,
go to your device’s app store and download
the Macmillan Learning eBook app.
Once the app is installed, open it.
Login with the same account you used to access
your e-book for the first time.
Tap on the cover of your book to begin the
download.
An icon will appear to show the progress of
your download.
Once the book is finished downloading, tap
on it to open the reader.
