1. The Parts of a Book

2. Today you will learn all about the parts of a book.
Welcome to the Library
Today you will learn all about the parts of a book.
I Recognize source of information in different parts of a book: (eg: title page, table of contents, index, glossary, Verso page, appendix, dedication page, preface/foreward, author information, bibliography, blurb, afterward)
I Use text features to locate information that answers questions: (eg: topic sentences, captions, bold print, chapter headings, subheadings, etc.)

3. Author and Illustrator
The Outside of a Book
I Love to Read
Ima Writer By
Illustrated By
Iman Artist
FIC
WRI
I love to Read
Front Cover
Title
Title
Spine
Author and Illustrator
Call Number

4. The Outside of a Book
Sometime the outside of a book is covered with a Book Jacket. This is the paper or plastic coated covering of a book that is found on the outside of the book which features the title of the book, the author, a colorful photo, and often a brief Synopsis or summary of the book and some biographical information on the author.

5. Inside the Front of a Book
I Love To Read
Title
Some books have a Half Title Page that comes right before the full Title Page. It tells us the title of the book only and usually has an illustration.

6. Inside the Front of a Book
I Love To Read
Written By:
Ima Writer
Illustrated By:
Iman Author
Book Maker Inc. Sandy, Oregon
Title
Author and Illustrator
Publisher
Place of Publication
The Title Page is at the beginning of a book, usually the second or third right-hand page.
The Title Page tells us the same information as the front cover PLUS it tells us who the publisher is and where the publishing company is located.

7. Inside the Front of a Book
Copyright Symbol
Copyright Notice
The Verso Page is the reverse or back of the Title Page. Sometimes it is called the Copyright Page.
It tells us the year the book was published and other publishing and printing information.
Year
©1999 by Ima Writer
All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.

8. Inside the Front of a Book
The Dedication Page usually comes right before or after the Title Page. Sometimes the dedication is added to the Verso Page.
The Dedication is where the author and/or illustrator write a short statement thanking someone or a group of people for their support, help, and inspiration.
To my family who inspired me and helped me write this book I.R.

9. The following book parts all introduce the book to the reader:
Introductory remarks appear at the front of the book before the main text.
The following book parts all introduce the book to the reader:
Foreword, Preface and Introduction.

10. Inside the Front of a Book
FOREWARD
Throughout the history of mankind stories have played a part in learning at all levels. This book follows that tradition.
Susan Wright
September 2004
The Foreward is an introductory remark at the beginning of a book written by someone other that the author. It introduces or praises the book.

11. Inside the Front of a Book
PREFACE
The Preface is an introductory remark at the beginning of a book. It explains the origins and history of the book written by the author.
The reasons that I wrote this book are . . .

12. Inside the Front of a Book
Introduction
People often ask, “Where do you find stories?” Stories are everywhere: in books and newspapers, in the movies, in everyday events, in dreams, in the minds and mouths of people, and, above all, in our own lives.
The Introduction is a short summary or explanation of the book.

13. Inside the Front of a Book
Acknowledgements
To all people who ask me where I found the stories and metaphors that I use in my work. Their sheer persistence and refusal to go out and find their own stories encouraged me to start work on my first draft.
The Acknowledgment is a list of everyone who helped the author produce the book.

14. Inside the Front of a Book
The Table of Contents comes after the Dedication Page. It is a list of the book’s contents, arranged in order by chapters or sections.
Table of Contents
Books I Love….1
Story Time…….12
Library Time…..20
My Report……..38

15. Inside the Main Text of the Book
Chapter 1
The book will contain Chapter Headings and lots of paragraphs each with a topic sentence and oftentimes Bold Print or Boxed Text Words
BOLD WORDS
Boxed Text Words

16. Inside the Main Text of the Book
The Maps, Charts and Diagrams in a nonfiction book display information or data in the form of pictures, drawings or outlines.
A Chart
A Map
A Diagram

17. Inside the Main Text of the Book
A Caption is a title, short explanation, or description accompanying an illustration or a photograph.
The Taj Mahal in India

18. Inside the Back of the Book
Timeline
The Appendix is a collection of important information like charts, tables, and other resources usually found in the back of the book.
FAST FACTS
Official Name
Capitol
Official Language

19. Inside the Back of the Book
Some books have a Glossary in the back of the book. Glossaries are usually only found in nonfiction books.
The Glossary is an alphabetical list of terms found in the book and their definitions.
Glossary
adapt (uh-DAPT)-to change to fit will in a particular environment
biome (BYE-0hm)-large regions or areas in the owrld that have similar weather, soil, plants and aanimals
carnivore (KAHR-nuh-vor)-An animal that eats only meat
Glossary
adapt (uh-DAPT)-to change to fit will in a particular environment
biome (BYE-0hm)-large regions or areas in the owrld that have similar weather, soil, plants and aanimals
carnivore (KAHR-nuh-vor)-An animal that eats only meat

20. Inside the Back of the Book
Index
Alpine tundra, 5
Antlers, 25 ,30
Biome, 5, 41
Blubber, 10, 15
Caribou, 7, 19, 21, 25-31, 43
The Index is an alphabetical list in the back of the book that lists the topics found in a book and what page numbers the topics are on.

21. Inside the Back of the Book
The Bibliography is a list of books, articles and other resources the author used in writing the book.
Bibliography
Canfield J, Hansen MV. Chicken Soup for the Soul. London: Vermillion, 2000.
Morgan J, Rinvoulcri M. Once Upon a Time. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1983.
Pinkola, Estes. C. Women Who Run with the Wolves. London: Rifer, 1993.

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