Understanding Reference Books

1. When would you use an Encyclopedia?

• To find word defintions
• to explore maps and geographical information
• To look up detailed information on a wide range of topics
• To find synonyms for a word

2. When would you use an Atlas?

• To find word defintions
• to explore maps and geographical information
• To look up detailed information on a wide range of topics
• To find synonyms for a word

3. When would you use a Dictionary?

• To find word defintions
• to explore maps and geographical information
• To look up detailed information on a wide range of topics
• To find synonyms for a word

4. When would you use a Thesaurus?

• To find word defintions
• to explore maps and geographical information
• To look up detailed information on a wide range of topics
• To find synonyms for a word

5. When would you use an Encyclopedia, Atlas, Dictionary, or Thesaurus?

• To choose the best picture book to read
• TO get help solving math problems
• to find information about Dinosaurs
• To learn how to ride a bike

6. What type of information can you find in an Encyclopedia?

• Recipes for Baking Cookies
• Scientific Explanations and Facts
• Workout Routines
• Fashion trends

7. In which reference book would you look for the meaning of a new word?

• Encyclopedia
• Atlas
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus

8. Where would you find information about different countries and their flags?

• Encyclopedia
• Atlas
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus

9. Which reference book would you use to find synonyms for the word "happy"?

• Encyclopedia
• Atlas
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus

10. Where would you look up the capital city of France?

• Encyclopedia
• Atlas
• Dictionary
• Thesaurus