Dewey Basics
What system do libraries use to organize non-fiction books?
The Dewey Decimal System
Which group of hundreds includes books about animals?
500s
You find a book about animals. Where does it go?
590
A book has the call number 500. Is it most likely about science or music?
science
What genre of books are organized in the Dewey Decimal System?
Non-fiction
Which group of hundreds would you look in for books about space?
500s
You find a book about sports. Where does it go?
790
A book has the call number 700. Is it most likely about art or animals?
Art
True or False: A book about dinosaurs would have a number on its spine label.
True
A book with 950 is most likely about ___________.
History of Asia
You find a book about USA History. Where does it go?
970
A book has the call number 900. Is it most likely about history/geography or sports?
history/geography
If you see ____________ on a spine label, you know the book is non-fiction.
A. NF
B. FIC
C. 796.3
C. 796.3
What number would you find on a book about using watercolor paints? (Be as specific as possible.)
750
You find a book about the Supreme Court. Where does it go?
Hint: The Supreme Court is where the judges make decisions about laws.
340
Which book would belong at 590?
A. All About Dogs
B. How to Paint?
C. Recipes from France
A. All About Dogs
Why do libraries use the Dewey Decimal System?
To organize non-fiction books/to make non-fiction books easier to find
What number would you find on a book about Red Riding Hood? (Be as specific as possible.)
398
Hint: Thinking about cooking to take care of your family.
640
Which of the following books belongs in the 600s?
A. Amazing Animals
B. Greatest Artists
C. Amazing Inventions
C. Amazing Inventions