Book Parts
The front of the book is called the...
Cover
Books about true facts and information belong in this genre.
nonfiction
This term describes the three areas you are responsible for online: yourself, your community, and your world.
Rings of responsibility
This online tool helps you check if the library has a book.
the library catalog or Destiny Discover or Follet
An award given each year to the most distinguished children's book illustrations.
Caldecott Award
The first page in a book is called the...
Title Page
This genre tells made-up stories that could happen in real life.
realistic fiction
If someone online asks for your address or phone number, you should do this.
tell a trusted adult or ignore the request.
These numbers help you find nonfiction books on the shelves.
Dewey Decimal numbers
A type of fantasy that uses science and technology.
Science Fiction
The part of a book that holds everything together...
Spine
Books with talking animals or objects often belong to this genre.
fantasy or animal fantasy or animal fiction
This word describes news that is not true, even if it looks real.
fake news
Fiction books are shelved in this order by the author’s last name.
alphabetical order or ABC order
A place that lends books and other media to people for reading and research.
Library
A label can be found this on the spine, telling you where to find the book on the shelf.
Call Number
Mysteries, detectives, and clues are common in this exciting genre.
mystery fiction
This word describes information that tries to trick you into believing something false.
misinformation or fake news
When the catalog says a book is “In,” it means this.
the book is available
A fictional story that takes place in a particular time period in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author’s imagination.
Historical Fiction
A section at the beginning of the book listing its subjects or chapters.
Table of Contents
Tall tales, legends, myths, and folktales belong to this traditional genre.
What is folklore or traditional literature?
This is the trail of posts, pictures, and comments you leave online.
digital footprint
To find a book in our library, the catalog gives you the call number and ____________ that tells you which section the book is in.
sublocation
This is the first step when starting any research project.
choosing or understanding your topic.