PebbleGo, Emergent Reader Database, Selected as SIIA CODiE Awards Finalist

Online, April 21, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, has been named a finalist for the 2011 CODiE Awards for its PebbleGo research databases: PebbleGo Animals and PebbleGo Earth and Space. PebbleGo is a finalist in the Best Education Reference Solution category which "recognizes the service that best packages reference, library, or research information for educational purposes in the K-12 or postsecondary markets."

PebbleGo offers two PreK-3 online research databases that employ reading scaffolding techniques to strengthen emergent reader's literacy capabilities and research skills through audio supports, easy-to-read articles, and a child-friendly interface. Launched in 2009, PebbleGo Animals was the first database of its kind featuring text specifically leveled for a K-3 student. PebbleGo Earth and Space was introduced in May 2010. A third database, PebbleGo Biographies, is set for release in June 2011.

"To be nominated for a 2011 CODiE Award is truly an honor for Capstone Digital," said Todd Brekhus, President of Capstone Digital. "Earning the respect of our colleagues throughout the digital education industry is a proud moment for our company and is a testament to our commitment toward providing the best innovations in educational solutions available."

The CODiE Awards are presented to companies throughout the United States who display innovation in the business software, digital content, and education technology industries.
They are a peer-reviewed awards program held annually by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). Winners will be announced at the SIIA Ed Tech Industry Summit, May 22-24 in San Francisco.

Since its launch in 2009, PebbleGo has received many notable accolades, including the 2010 Teachers' Choice Awards for the Classroom (Learning Magazine), 2010 Distinguished Achievement Award (Association of Educational Publishers), 2010 EDDIES Award (ComputEd Gazette), and most recently the 2011 BESSIE Award along with Capstone Digital's new personalized literacy environment myON Reader (CompuetEd Gazette).

For more information about PebbleGo, visit www.PebbleGo.com.

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About Capstone Digital
Capstone Digital, a division of Capstone, develops personalized learning environments and interactive resources. Offerings include digital books, research databases and audio books, all designed to increase fluency and reading levels for PreK-9 students. Using Capstone Digital products, students gain confidence in their abilities, take ownership in their reading growth, and achieve success across the curriculum. For more information, visit www.capstonedigital.com.

About Capstone
Capstone is the leading publisher of children's books and digital products and services, offering everything from nonfiction, fiction, and picture books to interactive books, audio books, and literacy programs. Imprints and divisions include Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Heinemann-Raintree, Heinemann-Raintree Classroom, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, and Capstone Digital. For more information, visit www.CapstonePub.com. Connect with them at http://Connect.CapstonePub.com.