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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.
100
This book won the Nutmeg vote in our school
Tuesdays at the Castle (or possibly the Day the Crayons Quit)
100
What is one piece of information you need to cite an online source? PRIZE QUESTION!!!
Any of these: Title of Article, Name of Website, Date you looked at information (will also accept web address)
100
Who wrote the Wimpy Kid series?
Jeff Kinney
100
What award is given every year to the best illustrated children's books?
Caldecott Medal
200
How are fiction books arranged on the shelves in the library?
In alphabetical order by the author's last name
200
This new Nutmeg book is about a boy named Benji who suffers a seizure and has to get a therapy dog.
Elvis and the Underdogs
200
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.
200
Name one or describe one of the books Michael Dooling wrote
George Washington/s Army, The Great Horseless Carriage Race, Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon, Thomas Edison
200
From what ancient literature did many constellations get their name?
Greek or Roman Mythology
300
What is the number system called by which nonfiction books in the library are arranged?
The Dewey Decimal System
300
This Nutmeg and Newberry award winning book is about a gorilla who spent years in a cage in a shopping mall. PRIZE QUESTION!!!
The One and Only Ivan
300
What do we call the words we type in when we are searching for information on the internet?
keywords or search terms
300
Who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Roald Dahl
300
Letters, diaries, journals, speeches and photographs are all example of what kind of sources? PRIZE QUESTION!!!
Primary Sources
400
What are 3 ways to search for a book using Destiny?
Subject, title, author, keyword, or series
400
Name one of the new Nutmeg books that has a ghost in it.
Ghosts of Tupelo Landing or Liesl and Po
400
What does it mean to plagiarize? PRIZE QUESTION!!!
Copying and pasting information or copying information without giving the author credit.
400
Who wrote the Lightning Thief Series?
Rick Riordan
400
What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain goes from producer to consumer in a straight line to the top of the food chain. A food web is interlinked -
500
What are two ways to be a good library citizen? PRIZE QUESTION!!!
Keep your voices quiet Always walk Use your shelf marker Take good care of books Return your books on time
500
This Nutmeg book and Newbery Award winner is about a squirrel superhero
Flora and Ulysses
500
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.
500
This British author wrote the very popular series about a young wizard who attends Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling
500
What is one of the steps of the Hero's Journey?
Any of these: We first meet the hero at home in normal life, Call to Action, Meeting a mentor or guide, Making friends to help along the way, Overcoming challenges, Facing a supreme challenge - near death, Success reward and return home
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