Every book, video, course or website on Toka has its own page. Here is what each part tells you, so you can decide quickly whether it suits your family.
What the top of the page shows
The top of the page gathers the essentials at a glance:
Type and title: whether it is a book, video, course, DVD, PDF or website.
Author or channel: click the name to see everything else by them.
Age and school year: click either label to browse other resources for that range.
Rating: the stars and review count jump straight to the reviews.
Tags: click one to find resources that teach the same way.
Long descriptions are shortened. Click Read more to open the whole text.
Jump to a section
A row of buttons under the top of the page skips straight down to each part. Only sections with something in them get a button, so you might see Editions, Prices, Videos, Read online and Reviews.
Compare editions
Many books come in several printings, bindings or languages. The Editions section lists one card per edition, each showing its format and ISBN where we have one.
Use the ISBN to make sure you buy the edition your curriculum expects. A card may also carry buy links, and links that earn Toka a commission are marked (paid link).
Read what other families think
The Reviews section holds reviews from parents, teachers and students. Every review is checked by a moderator before it appears here.
Some resources also link to longer reviews on other sites. To add your own, see write a review.
Share it with another parent
Click Share to pass a resource along:
Copy page link copies the address to paste anywhere.
Email link opens a ready-written email.
Copy prices link or Copy reviews link links straight to that section.
Save it for later
Add to shopping list and I own this keep track of what you plan to buy and what you already own. These need a free account, so you are asked to sign in first. See create an account.
Ideas for what to look at next
After you have looked at a few resources, a Inspired by your browsing shelf may appear at the bottom of the page. It suggests related resources based on your recent browsing.