Parts of a Book

Front

What is the Title Page?

Back

It appears at the beginning of a book and gives the title, author, and publisher.

Front

What is a Glossary?

Back

It's an alphabetical list of new words used in the book with their definitions.

Front

What is a Dedication Page?

Back

It bears the names of the persons to whom the book is dedicated.

Front

What is a Bibliography?

Back

The list of reference books, journals, and other materials that the author of the book has used.

Front

What is an Index?

Back

It's a list at the back of the book of names, places, and topics with page numbers.

Front

What does the Book Cover do?

Back

It protects the book and usually displays the title, author, and artwork.

Front

What is the purpose of the Copyright Page?

Back

It contains information about the copyright holder and the year the book was published.

Front

What is a Summary?

Back

A brief overview of the main points or themes of the book.

Front

What is the difference between a Title Page and a Book Cover?

Back

The Title Page is inside the book and shows the title, author, and publisher; the Book Cover is outside and protects the book.

Front

What is the purpose of the Table of Contents?

Back

It lists the chapters or sections of the book and their page numbers.