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REFERENCE BOOKS… “The Tools for Information”

REFERENCE BOOKS… “The Tools for Information”. 3 rd Reading SOL# 3.7 Sarah Bingman, Library Media Specialist July 12, 2007. Types of Reference Books. Almanac – Current information on a wide range of topics. Atlas – A book of maps. Dictionary – Definitions, spellings, pronunciations

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REFERENCE BOOKS… “The Tools for Information”

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  1. REFERENCE BOOKS…“The Tools for Information” 3rd Reading SOL# 3.7 Sarah Bingman, Library Media Specialist July 12, 2007

  2. Types of Reference Books Almanac – Current information on a wide range of topics Atlas – A book of maps Dictionary– Definitions, spellings, pronunciations of words in alphabetical order

  3. Types of Reference Books Encyclopedia – Information on every subject arranged in alphabetical order Thesaurus – synonyms and antonyms for words

  4. Directions:Click on the reference book you would use to find the answer.

  5. E. B. C. D. A. Do skunks eat mammals and birds? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  6. E. B. C. D. A. What does the word “chuckle” mean? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  7. E. B. C. D. A. What states border Virginia? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  8. E. B. C. D. A. Where would you find a list of the presidents and their dates? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  9. E. B. C. D. A. You need another word meaning “sad”. • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  10. E. B. C. D. A. Where would you find information on horses? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  11. E. B. C. D. A. Would you use a scone in your hair? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  12. E. B. C. D. A. Is Brazil in South America or Africa? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  13. E. B. C. D. A. Find a different word that means the same as “big”. • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  14. E. B. C. D. A. Find a fact about the All-Star Baseball game last year. • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  15. E. B. C. D. A. Could you use a zither instead of buttons on a coat? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  16. E. B. C. D. A. Is “tale” or “tail” another word for story. • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  17. E. B. C. D. A. Who won the Academy Award for 2000? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  18. E. B. C. D. A. You need some information about volcanoes. • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

  19. E. B. C. D. A. How many syllables does the word “family” have? • Dictionary • Encyclopedia • Thesaurus • Atlas • Almanac

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