Parts of a Book
What is the purpose of an index?
An index lists the topics and the page numbers where those topics can be found in the book.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is a made-up story, and nonfiction is true information.
To see if the library has the book, what is the icon to click on for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library?
Title
What is the part of a book that tells where the book can be found?
Call Number
What is an illustration?
the pictures in a book
What is the part of the book that gives the list of chapters?
Table of Contents
Explain what realistic fiction is.
Fiction that is not true but could be true.
What does "1 of 1 available" mean?
The library has one copy of the book and it is available for check-out.
In the reference section of the library, this book contains mostly maps.
Atlas
For what is a Caldecott Medal Award given?
the best illustrations in a children's book in any given year
Explain what the spine of a book is.
The spine of a book is the center piece which holds the pages of the book together. Usually the title and author's name are written on the spine.
Explain what historical fiction is.
Fiction that is set in a historical period, but the main characters and actions are not true.
Name the author of a book you like, and the title.
Answers will vary.
What is the word that describes more than one book written by an author on the same topic?
Series
What is the job of a publisher?
create many copies of a book; promote the book and send it out so people will buy it and read it
Along with the title, explain what else is found on the title page of a book.
Along with the title is the author and illustrator and often the publisher.
What is a biography?
the story of a person's life
Explain how fiction books are organized on the library shelf.
In alphabetical order according to the last three letters of the author's last name
What is the part of a book that defines the words found in the science book or social studies book?
Glossary
For what is a Newbery Medal Award given?
the best contribution to children's literature in any given year
In a nonfiction book, what is a bibliography?
A bibliography is a list of all of the resources used in a work of nonfiction. It is listed alphabetically by author's last name, then first name.
What is a fictional story that uses animals as characters and teaches a lesson?
a fable...examples are Aesop's Fables
What does "E" mean at the beginning of a call number?
"E" means that the book is for everybody or easy reading
What reference book contains information on lots of different topics? It could be in printed volumes or online.
Encyclopedia
Explain how nonfiction books are organized in the library.
according to the 10 main categories in the Dewey Decimal System. Each book is given a Dewey number and then the first three letters of the author's last name.