What is a call number and why is it important?
A call number is the numbers or letters on the spine label of a book in the library. It is important because it tells you where to find the book on the shelf in the library.
A book that an author wrote from his imagination that has events that really could have happened belongs to what genre?
Realistic Fiction
What is one way to be a good digital citizen?
Any of these: Always go to approved websites, limit screen time, always be polite and safe online
How can you tell if a website is up to date?
Check the copyright
What award is given every year to the best illustrated children's books?
Caldecott Medal
How are fiction books arranged on the shelves in the library?
In alphabetical order by the author's last name
What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?
A biography is the true story of a person's life written by someone else. An autobiography is someone's life story written by themselves.
What is one important way to stay safe when you are online?
Any of these: Never give out personal information - like your name or address. Never arrange to meet anyone you don't know. Let a grown up know if you come accross something that is inappropriate.
How do you find who the author of a website is?
Usually check in the About section, sometimes at the bottom of the page
Who wrote the Dogman Series?
Dav Pilkey
What is the number system called by which nonfiction books in the library are arranged?
The Dewey Decimal System
If you were doing research you would want to look at books from what genre?
Nonfiction or informational books
What do we call the words we type in when we are searching for information on the internet?
keywords or search terms
What does it mean if a website is timely?
As in TRAP
It has been updated recently
Which book won the Ct Nutmeg Award this year?
Awkward
What is a graphic novel?
A book that relies mainly on pictures to help tell the story
To what genre of fiction does Harry Potter belong and why?
Fantasy - because it has magical events and things that couldn't happen in real life.
What does it mean to plagiarize?
Copying and pasting information or copying information without giving the author credit.
What does .com stand for in a URL?
commercial business
What is an infographic?
It is a visual representation of information
What are two ways to be a good library citizen?
Keep your voices quiet Always walk Use your shelf marker Take good care of books Return your books on time
A book that has real events that happened many years ago as well as some imaginary events or characters would belong to what genre?
Historical Fiction
What does it mean to cite your source?
Write down where you found your information. You are giving the author credit for his or her ideas.
What does .org mean in a URL?
Organization - usually a nonprofit
Who wrote the Percy Jackson series?
Rick Riordan