Main Parts of a Book
Non-fiction Texts
Introduction
• Knowing the parts of a book help you
find information faster and more
efficiently.
• It will save you time and effort especially
when it comes to writing your
bibliography.
Title Page
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Title
Author/Editor
Publisher
Where published
Copyright page
• Who owns the right to the book
• When it was published
Table of Contents
• Lists the chapters and page numbers
• Helps to know the main ideas covered
at a glance
Body or Text
• This is the written sections chapter by
chapter.
Glossary
• Dictionary format
• Includes new or
unfamiliar words
• Listed in
alphabetical order
• Meanings of
important words
Index
• Alphabetical listing of names and ideas
• Page numbers are included
Bibliography
• Lists all references
used by the author
in writing the book.
Title Page
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Title of book
Author
Publisher
Where book was published
Copyright Page
• Who owns the right to print the book
• Where book was published
Table of Contents
• Chapter titles
• Page where chapters begin
Tells you the main ideas
that will be covered
Body of Text
• All the written information in each
chapter
Glossary
• Alphabetical listing of key words (new or
unfamiliar)
• Like a dictionary
• Located in the back of the book
Index
• Alphabetical listing of specific names
and ideas found in the book
• Pages numbers for each listing
Bibliography
• List of all references the author used to
write the book