Search Strategies

You are looking for a book that comes from the author's imagination. Where in the library would you look for this type of book?

• the fiction section

• the biography section

• the nonfiction section

Look at the call numbers of the books below. Which book is a nonfiction book?

• F Whi

• E Car

• 796.332 Sav

You have been asked to find the answers to these questions:

What do snakes eat?

Where do snakes live?

How do snakes grow?

What keyword should you look up?

• rat

• desert

• snakes

You need to do a science project. After you choose a subject, what should you do next?

• Find books and websites on your subject.

• Create a research plan.

• Write a report.

Sometimes you use the Internet to find information. What is the Internet search tool called?

• Search engine

• Index

• Glossary

Your teacher is reading aloud a book to the class. You go to the library to get a copy of the book for yourself. What can you use to find the location or call number of the book in our library?

• Britannica Online Encyclopedia

• iReady

• Destiny Discover

You are doing a project on Kentucky. You need to find information on it's history, population, and products it produces. What database that we use in the library is a good place to start?

• Place the states

• Britannica Online Encyclopedia

• ABDO Biographies

You want to find a book using our library catalog, Destiny. What 2 places can you go to click on the link for Destiny?

• Britannica Online Encyclopedia

  AND

  Google

• Mrs. Turner's Clever Page

  AND

  PLE Links

• PLE Links

  and

  Britannica

You need to know what Barn Owls eat. What would be the best part of a nonfiction book to use to find out?

• Bibliography

• index

• glossary