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MR. DEWEY
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100
This author of the popular Hunger Games series also wrote Gregor the Overlander, a Bluestem nominee.
Who's is Suzanne Collins.
100
Melvil Dewey created this system for organizing nonfiction books in the library.
What is the Dewey Decimal System.
100
These books in the library are shelved alphabetically.
What is fiction (picture books, easy fiction and fiction chapter books).
100
Teams getting ready for Battle of the Books need to read this many books.
What is 20.
100
You'll find books about the supernatural and feelings in this same category.
What is the 100s.
200
Jeff Kinney is the author of what popular series.
What is the Diary of the Wimpy Kid series.
200
Melvil Dewey's system for organizing nonfiction books uses numbers ranging from 000 to what number?
What is 999.
200
Who's first? Who's books come first - Marc Brown or Margaret Wise Brown?
Who is Marc Brown.
200
The books we're reading for Battle of the Books also happen to be nominated for this Illinois award.
What is the Bluestem Award. 10 point bonus: How many states have the Bluestem Award?
200
Want to learn more about UFOs or Bigfoot? Head to this section of nonfiction.
What is the 000s.
300
The author of the Captain Underpants series spells his first name in an unusual way.
Who is Dav Pilkey.
300
If you're looking for nonfiction books about pets, you need to look in this hundreds section.
What is the 600s.
300
Who's books come first on the shelf - Andrew Clements or Beverly Cleary?
Who is Beverly Cleary.
300
When will our Battle of the Books battles take place?
What is the week before Spring Break.
300
One of the biggest sections of nonfiction, this hundreds section cover math and science, including lots of animal books.
What is the 500s.
400
The author of the Harry Potter series started out writing her books at the bus stop while she was waiting for the bus.
Who is J.K. Rowling.
400
Want to read a book about the sinking of the Titanic? Then you need to look in this hundreds section.
What is the 900s.
400
Who's books come first? David Shannon (author of the No David books) or Dr. Seuss?
Who is David Shannon.
400
In Battle of the Books, teams get extra points for knowing what whose names?
What is the authors names.
400
Basketball, soccer, hockey, crafts, music? If you love these things you'll love this section of nonfiction.
What is the 700s.
500
This author wrote a series of unfortunate events about three kids who have an awful time after their parents die.
Who is Lemony Snicket.
500
You might need a Spanish dictionary if you're learning this new language. You'll find it in this hundreds section.
What is the 400s.
500
Whose biography is first on the shelf - Teddy Roosevelt or Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt.
500
If you're looking for a good laugh, such as a riddle or joke, or if you want to ready some funny poems, find a book in this section of nonfiction.
What is the 800s.
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