Genres
A story that has wizards and magic.
Fantasy
Name three ways you can search for a book using the search bar.
By title, author or subject.
This boy wizard wears glasses and has a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead.
Harry Potter
This book series stars a half-dog, half-man police officer who fights crime with his friends Lil’ Petey and 80-HD.
Dog Man
The part of a book that shows the title, author, and call number when it’s on the shelf.
The spine
A made-up story that takes place in ancient Egypt.
Historical fiction
Why is a call number important?
It tells us where the book can be found in the library. It is the book's "address".
This evil cat is Dog Man’s main enemy — and sometimes tries to take over the world!
Petey
A spider helps save a pig named Wilbur by spinning special words in her web.
Charlotte's Web
This number on a book’s spine label tells you where to find it on the shelf.
The call number
A book about how to take care of plants.
Nonfiction
How can you locate Destiny on your laptop?
Go to the Deer Park website / Library / Catalog
This brave girl finds a magical necklace that gives her special powers.
Emily (Amulet)
In this story, Ivan the gorilla lives in a shopping mall and dreams of freedom.
The One and Only Ivan
Fiction books are usually organized by this — the author’s ____.
Last name
A story about a diamond missing from a museum.
Mystery
What sublocation would Harry Potter be found in?
Fantasy
Greg’s goofy best friend who loves video games and snacks.
Rowley Jefferson (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
In this book a stray dog named Chance and a robot dog named Metal Head team up to find a forever home.
Dogtown
What part of a book lists all the chapters and their page numbers?
Table of contents
A story that is about robots ruling the planet.
Science Fiction
What is the sublocation? Give an example of a sublocation.
It tells you what library section a book can be found in. Examples: mystery, fantasy, nonfiction, historical fiction, etc.
He lives in a world full of Greek gods and discovers he’s the son of Poseidon.
Percy Jackson
This story is told by a wise old oak tree named Red, who listens to people’s wishes tied to its branches and helps bring a community together.
Wishtree
If you want to read books about a person's life, you would look in this section.
Biography