Encyclopedia A Research Tool By Sharon Wilkin By Sharon Wilkin

Where are they located? In the back of the library under the flag In the back of the library under the flag These are for use in the library only These are for use in the library only

Where else are they located? The book shelf directly in front of the “Fiction” books The book shelf directly in front of the “Fiction” books The paperback books are at the end of the bookshelf The paperback books are at the end of the bookshelf Students may check these out Students may check these out

What is an encyclopedia? Non-fiction (true) Non-fiction (true) Informs about people, places, things, events, and ideas Informs about people, places, things, events, and ideas Published every year Published every year

What kinds are there? A set of books A set of books Each book in the set is called a volumeEach book in the set is called a volume General or subject encyclopedia General or subject encyclopedia Single book Single book

How are volumes organized? Each volume is numbered Each volume is numbered Each volume also has letters on the spine Each volume also has letters on the spine from A - Z from A - Z The last volume is the index The last volume is the index

In each article, look for … Bold headings Bold headings Cat Cat Key Facts or Fact File Key Facts or Fact File Domestic Cat Facts Domestic Cat Facts Number of kinds………..40 Color…………black, white gray, orange, or mixtures of these or mixtures of these Height………usually 7 to 10 inches Weight………6 to 15 lbs. Life Span….12 to 18 years Enemies……dogs and people

Graphs Maps Graphs Maps

Pictures Pictures Illustrations Illustrations

When do you use them? To begin your research To begin your research For a general overview For a general overview Not for current events Not for current events

Let’s try it If you want to look up the word “cat”… If you want to look up the word “cat”…

Find the appropriate Encyclopedia Find the appropriate Encyclopedia World Book World Book The New World Book of Knowledge The New World Book of Knowledge World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia First Encyclopedia First Encyclopedia Find the correct volume Find the correct volume Use the guide words Use the guide words

3 C- Ch 4 Ci- Cz

Let’s compare what’s inside Let’s look up “cat” Let’s look up “cat” World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia World Book Student Discovery Encyclopedia World Book Encyclopedia World Book Encyclopedia

If you can’t find it … Use the guide words Use the guide words Go to the Index Volume (last volume) Go to the Index Volume (last volume)

Catalexis (guide word) Cat C:284 with pictures Animal pictures on A: 471, A: 472 Brain diagram on B: 559 Eye [Eyes of animals] E: 469 Pet P: 319 Skull S: 495 with picture See also the list of Related Articles in the Cat article

Did you remember? Alphabetical order Alphabetical order Guide words, like a dictionary Guide words, like a dictionary Index Index Bold headings Bold headings

Are you ready? Go find an encyclopedia … You just might be surprised at all the wonderful things you find inside!