Book Basics
What do we call the person who writes a book?
Author
Who can help you find a book?
Mrs. Woods
Computer
Teacher
Is a book about real animals nonfiction or fiction?
Nonfiction
Should you walk or run in the library?
walk
What is the quietest animal you might find in the library?
a fish
What do we call the person who draws or creates the pictures in a book?
Illustrator
What do we call the number or letters on a book that help us find it on the shelf?
Call number
Is a book about a magical dragon fiction or nonfiction?
fiction
Why should we use appropriate voice levels in the library?
So others can read, work, and learn
True or false you can ask Mrs. Woods for a book recommendation?
true
What is the name of the list at the front of a nonfiction book that shows what's in the book?
Hint: table
Table of Contents
What is the search computer used for?
help you find books in the Nicholas Sheran catalog
Books that give info about real people, places, things, or events
What should you do if you can't find a book?
Ask Mrs. Woods, or a teacher for help
What is Mrs. Woods favorite book?
any answer
"Don't Trust Fish"
What part of a book tells you what the book is about?
Summary/description
If you want books about space, what could you type into the library catalog on the computer?
"Space", "planets", "astronomy"
If you wanted to learn about volcanoes where would you look, nonfiction or fiction?
nonfiction
What should you do if you accidently damage a library book?
Tell Mrs. Woods right away so she can try and fix it.
What is your teacher's favorite book?
anything
What do we call the main person or animal in a story?
the main character
If two books have similar call numbers (spine of book), where would you expect to find them?
Near each other on the shelf
Why are nonfiction books organized into different subjects?
To make information easier to find
Why is it important to return library books on time?
So other people can use them. We are sharing these books
Are you allowed to eat in the library?
No. Only if a certain makerspace allow it