The Library and Sources of Information

What type of reading material is often found in the children's section of a library?

• picture books

• newspapers

• Law books

• Academic journals

What is this reading material used for?

• Telling fantasy stories

• Providing news and factual information

• Learning about different cultures

• Enjoying fictional stories

What do you use a dictionary for?

• Learning about history

• Reading stories

• Finding the meaning of words

• Watching movies

An encyclopedia provides information about:

• Specific topics

• Fictional characters

• Cooking recipes

• Popular songs

A biography tells the story of

• A fictional character

• A real person

• A group of people

• A place

What is the most important rule to follow when using the library?

• Talk loudly to your friends.

• Maintain silence and respect for others.

• Eat and drink inside the library.

• Borrow books without returning them.

Where in the library can you find magazines and newspapers?

• In the fiction section

• In the nonfiction section

• In the periodical section

• In the reference section

What should you do if you want to find a specific book in the library?

• Ask a friend.

• Guess.

• Use the card catalog or computer.

• Eat a

  snack.

Where in the library can you find books about animals?

• In the fiction section

• In the science fiction section

• In the mystery section

• In the nonfiction section

What should you do with books after using them?

• Leave them open on the table.

• Put them back on the shelves in their proper places.

• Take them home.

• Throw them away.