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
A fictional book that has events that could have really happened belongs to what genre?
Realistic Fiction
100
What are three ways to search for a book on computer?
Any three of these: Author, title, subject, keyword
100
This part of a book lists the names of chapters and the page numbers they begin on
The Table of Contents or Contents
100
Who wrote the Magic Tree House books?
Mary Pope Osborne
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How are fiction books arranged on the shelves in the library?
In alphabetical order by the author's last name
200
A true story about a person's life belongs to what genre?
Biography
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
What is a glossary?
A small dictionary in the back of the book that has defintions of words from the book
200
We find books about people's lives in the ______________ section of the library.
Biography
300
What is the number system called by which nonfiction books in the library are arranged?
The Dewey Decimal System
300
If you were doing research you would want to look at books from what genre?
Nonfiction or informational books
300
Google is an example of what?
a) a database
b) a search engine
c) a word document
b) a search engine
Google searches the internet to find websites that match the keywords you have typed in.
300
Name two pieces of information you find on the Title Page of a book.
Title, author, publisher, and illustrator (if there is one)
300
Why is it important to use a shelf marker?
It helps the books stay in their proper order on the shelves.
400
What does a call number with numbers tell you about a book? (For example 600 Riley)
The book can be found in the nonfiction section.
400
To what genre does Harry Potter belong and why?
Fantasy - because it has magical events and things that couldn't happen in real life.
400
Is it okay to copy and paste information from the internet for a school project?
No. That is plaigerizing. Students should put information in their own words and give the author credit for his or her ideas.
400
What part of a book can you search to find information on a specific subject in that book?
The index
400
Why is it important to use quiet voices in the library?
because the library is a quiet place where people are often reading.
500
If you were to write your autobiography, what would the call number for that book be?
92 and your last name
500
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
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
What does a C in a circle mean?
Copyright. The author needs to give permission if someone wants to copy the information. It is also the date it was published.