Dewey Decimal System

Melvil Dewey

100

What is Melvil Dewey famous for?

Creating the Dewey Decimal System

200

Is the Dewey Decimal System used for Fiction or Non-Fiction?

Non-Fiction

300

Did he separate them by Numbers or Letters?

Numbers!

400

He separated the Non-fiction books into 10...

Subjects!

500

Why do we use the Dewey Decimal System in library all over the world?

Because it helps us find the non-fiction books we want faster!

Where is this book? PT1

100

Roman Mythology Book

200s

200

Caring is Sharing

100s

300

Poetry

800s

400

Dictionaries

000s

500

Dinosaurs

500s

Where is this book? PT2

100

How to Paint

700s

200

How to speak German

400s

300

Lionel Messi: A biography

900s

400

Rockets

600s

500

American History

900s

What can I find in this section?

100

400s

Language

200

500s

Natural Science

300

600s

Man-made Science/Technology

400

900s

History

500

800s

Literature

Bonus

100

What section is Dog Man found?

Graphic Novels

200

Where are the Spanish Picture Books?

At the bottom of the Picture Book Section

300

Who is the best Librarian?

Mrs. Gonzales! :)

400

What type of books are found in the Reference Area?

Books with lots of information about different subjects!

500

Name 5 different NON-FICTION Genres

Biography, Autobiography, Poetry, Folk tales, Fables, Animals, History, Science, Technology, Reference, Art