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Reference Materials. Dictionary. Word meanings Pronunciation Parts of speech Words are in alphabetical order. Encyclopedia. Lots of information on various topics Organized in alphabetical order. Atlas. Maps Continents, countries, states, cities Geographical information. Almanac.

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Reference Materials

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  1. Reference Materials

  2. Dictionary • Word meanings • Pronunciation • Parts of speech • Words are in alphabetical order

  3. Encyclopedia • Lots of information on various topics • Organized in alphabetical order

  4. Atlas • Maps • Continents, countries, states, cities • Geographical information

  5. Almanac • Short facts • Lists • Good for quick reference • Current—published each year

  6. Think about what you would use to find out the followinginformation…

  7. What did George Washington accomplish in his presidency? • Atlas • Almanac • Encyclopedia • Dictionary

  8. Where is New Mexico? • Encyclopedia • Atlas • Almanac • Dictionary

  9. What is the population of New York? • Encyclopedia • Atlas • Dictionary • Almanac

  10. What are two meanings for the word “yard”? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  11. What is the route of the Mississippi River? • Almanac • Encyclopedia • Atlas • Dictionary

  12. Where do kangaroos live? • Dictionary • Atlas • Encyclopedia • Almanac

  13. Who won the superbowl in 1988? • Atlas • Almanac • Encyclopedia • Dictionary

  14. How do you say“pneumonia”? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  15. What country borders Peru? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  16. What was the favorite prime time television show in 2004? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  17. Do you add “es” or “s” to make the plural of ‘potato’? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  18. What are the primary exports of Japan? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  19. How is carbon dioxide used by plants? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

  20. What was the most popular breed of dog in 2006? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Almanac • Atlas

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