Parts of a Book

Front

This part of the book holds the book together. It displays the title, author, and call number.

Back

spine

Front

This part of a book lists the chapters and sections in the book. It has the page numbers for each chapter or section.

Back

table of contents

Front

This is the person who wrote the book.

Back

author

Front

This part of the book contains a list of special words and their meanings. It is like a mini dictionary in the back of the book.

Back

glossary

Front

This is one of the first pages in the book. It tells the title of the book, author, illustrator, and publisher.

Back

title page

Front

This part of a book is in the back. It lists important words or topics and which page to find them.

Back

index

Front

This is the name of the person who draws the pictures in a book.

Back

illustrator

Front

This page in a book includes the copyright year, the publisher, and important legal information about the book.

Back

copyright page

Front

A list of books the author used for research OR recommends for further study on a subject.

Back

bibliography

Front

Outside part that protects the pages of the book. It tells you the book's title, author, and illustrator.

Back

cover