The Parts of a Book
Welcome to
the Library
Today you will learn all about the
parts of a book.
I.1.6.4 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 1. 6.5 Use text features to locate information that
answers questions: (eg: topic sentences, captions,
bold print, chapter headings, subheadings, etc.)
The
Outside of
a Book
Title
Spine
Call
Number
Front
Cover
Title
Author and
Illustrator
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.
Inside the
Front of a
Book
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.
Title
I Love To
Read
Inside the
Front of a
Book
•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.
Title
Author and
Illustrator
I Love To
Read
Written By:
Ima Writer
Illustrated By:
Publisher
Place of Publication
Iman Author
Book Maker Inc.
Sandy, Oregon
Inside the
Front of a
Book
•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
Copyright
Symbol
Copyright
Notice
©1999 by Ima Writer
All rights reserved,
including the right of
reproduction in whole
or in part in any form.
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.
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.
Inside the
Front of a
Book
FOREWARD
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.
Throughout the history
of mankind stories
have played a part in
learning at all levels.
This book follows that
tradition.
Susan Wright
September 2004
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 . . .
Inside
the Front
of a Book
Introduction
The Introduction is
a short summary or
explanation of the
book.
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.
Inside the
Front of a
Book
Acknowledgements
The
Acknowledgment is
a list of everyone
who helped the
author produce the
book.
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.
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
Inside the
Main Text of
the Book
The book will
contain Chapter
Headings and lots
of paragraphs
each with a topic
sentence and
oftentimes Bold
Print or Boxed
Text Words
Chapter 1
BOLD
WORDS
Boxed
Text
Words
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
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
Inside the
Back of the
Book
The Appendix is a
collection of
important
information like
charts, tables, and
other resources
usually found in
the back of the
book.
Timeline
FAST FACTS
Official Name
Capitol
Official Language
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
Glossary
adapt (uh-DAPT)-to
change to fit will in a
particular environment
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
biome (BYE-0hm)-large
regions or areas in the
owrld that have similar
weather, soil, plants and
aanimals
carnivore (KAHR-nuhvor)-An animal that eats
only meat
carnivore (KAHR-nuhvor)-An animal that eats
only meat
Inside the
Back of the
Book
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.
Index
Alpine tundra, 5
Antlers, 25 ,30
Biome, 5, 41
Blubber, 10, 15
Caribou, 7, 19, 21, 25-31,
43
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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