Reference Books and Their Types

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What is a reference book?

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A reference book provides needed information on a topic and is used for locating specific pieces of information.

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What is an encyclopedia?

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An encyclopedia is a type of reference work holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.

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What does a thesaurus contain?

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A thesaurus is a reference work that contains the synonyms and antonyms of words and also contains meanings.

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What is an almanac?

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An almanac is an annual publication that provides general statistics, weather forecasts, astronomical information, times of high and low tides, conversion tables, and other tabulated forms.

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a collection of words in one or more specific languages, often listed alphabetically with usage information, definitions, etymologies, phonetics, pronunciations, and other information.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics discussed in the book and their page numbers.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is the little dictionary of the book, containing an alphabetical list of difficult words found in the text, with their meanings and pronunciation.