Parts of a Book
Genres
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Call Numbers
100
This part of the book in blue should always face out when you put a book on the shelf in the library.
What is the spine?
100
This genre combines real historical facts with make-believe elements.
Example:
What is historical fiction?
100
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author
Who is Jeff Kinney?
100
What is the search bar?
Or
Where do I type to search for a book?
100
This section of the library has call numbers that begin with an E. Example:
E
SHA
What is the Easy or Picture book section?
200
You should never see this part of the book facing out on a shelf. Be gentle and don't bend or rip them!
What are the pages?
200
This genre gives you TRUE information about a subject and helps you learn more.
Example:
What is nonfiction or informational books?
200
Dog Man Author
Who is Dav Pilkey?
200
What is the icon that shows if a book is available in the library?
200
This section of the library has call numbers that begin with the letters FIC. Example:
FIC
RIO
What is the Fiction section?
300
This part of a book usually has the title of the book, author, and illustrator.
What is the cover?
300
This genre is a fiction story that contains magical events or creatures that could NEVER be real.
Example:
What is fantasy?
300
Author of Wild Robot and Creepy Crayon
Who is Peter Brown?
300
This part of the library has books organized by the Author's last name from A to Z.
Hint (Yellow)
What is the fiction section?
300
Call numbers for this section of the library begin with a number. Example:
597.3
SHA
What is the Nonfiction section?
400
This part of the book shows that is a library book, and needs to be scanned before it leaves the library.
What is the barcode or the back of the book?
400
Verse and rhythmic writing with imagery that evokes an emotional response from the reader.
Example:
What is poetry?
400
Smile, Sisters, and Drama Author
Who is Raina Telgemeier?
400
Look in this part of the library for cookbooks.
What is the non-fiction section?
400
This section of the library has call numbers that begin with the letter B.
Example:
B OAK
What is the biography section?
500
This part of the book shows the book's call number and reading level. Never peel these off the book!
What are the labels?
500
A kind of story centered on solving a puzzle, usually a crime such as murder, theft, or a disappearance.
Example:
What is mystery?
500
Author of InvestiGators
Who is John Patrick Green?
500
What tells you where find the book in the library?
500
Call numbers are created using how many letters of an author’s name.
What are the first 3 letters of the author’s last name?