media skills
book care
finding a "good fit book": the 5 finger rule
parts of a book
fiction vs. nonfiction
fiction
Fiction books are shelved in alphabetical order using the author's last name. Click on the links below to practice putting letters or words in ABC order.
PK & K: Alphabetical Order
Grades 1, 2, & 3: Alphabetize
PK & K: Alphabetical Order
Grades 1, 2, & 3: Alphabetize
nonfiction
Nonfiction books are arranged by subject using the Dewey Decimal System.
The Dewey Decimal System:
The DDS groups books by topic by dividing them into 10 basic categories (000s, 100s, 200s, 300s, 400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, & 900s) and each of those categories is further split into more categories. See the posters below.
The Dewey Decimal System:
The DDS groups books by topic by dividing them into 10 basic categories (000s, 100s, 200s, 300s, 400s, 500s, 600s, 700s, 800s, & 900s) and each of those categories is further split into more categories. See the posters below.
authors & illustrators
Click on the picture of the author/illustrator to visit their websites.
technology: research, keyboarding, coding
award winners
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of 19th century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
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The Newbery Medal was named for 18th century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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