The invention provides a method for searching learning materials. The method comprises the following steps of: reading identification information corresponding to any position of a book; according to a corresponding relationship between preset identification information and a plurality of application program contents, searching the the plurality of application program contents corresponding to the read identification information; and generating a searching result window, wherein the window comprises links corresponding to the searched application program contents. Therefore, the contents of different application programs corresponding to book pages can be quickly displayed when a user reads the identification information. The method is simple in operation, is quick and convenient in searching and is favorable for improving the learning and use efficiency of the user.