We have an interesting
selection of books for readers of all ages. Take a photo tour of
our library and get to know your way around. Questions ? Ask Mrs. Dumas.
All materials in the library are
organized into different sections. Each book in the library has a call number
that is printed on the spine of the book. The call number provides
information about where the book can be located in the library.
[E] Easy/ Picture Books for Everyone
Picture books can be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages. An [E] on the spine label indicates that the book is a picture book and is located in the Easy section of the library. These books are shelved in alphabetical order according to the first three letters of the author's last name.
[F] Fiction Books
[F] on the spine of a book indicates that the book is fiction. These books are sometimes called novels. Fiction books are stories. They might be imaginary. They could also take place in a real setting and include some historical figures. Fiction books are arranged by alphabetical order according to the first three letters of the author's last name.
Nonfiction Books
Non-fiction books generally contain true information or facts. They are organized by the Dewey Decimal System which is a system used to classify and shelve books according to 10 basic categories. For more information on the Dewey decimal system and classification visit the Let's Learn About Dewey website.
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Leveled Books for Early Readers
We have a collection of leveled books for early readers. They range from books, at Level 1, that have just a few words on each page, to books, at Level 4, which are like a short chapter book. Many students read leveled books at our school. It is easy and quick to find a book, and there are many to choose from. Our youngest students find searching a basket of books easier than searching a shelf of books.
Graphic novels are stories told in print and pictures; novels in comic-strip format. Don't be fooled by the word 'comic' because there is nothing simple about graphic novels. The story frames are varied, vocabulary is interesting, and the stories are complex. Graphic novels [GN] are an emerging genre that appeals to a wide range of students. One favorite series at our school is The Amulet, by Kazu Kibuishi. They are kept in the large plastic tubs near the entrance to the library.
Reference Books & Materials
We have a variety of reference materials that
students can use in the library. These materials remain in the library for use during the school day. Reference materials include: encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, thesauruses, and almanacs. Print materials are still good sources of reliable, accurate information. Using print reference along with electronic reference sources makes good sense.
students can use in the library. These materials remain in the library for use during the school day. Reference materials include: encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, thesauruses, and almanacs. Print materials are still good sources of reliable, accurate information. Using print reference along with electronic reference sources makes good sense.
Computer Station
We have s small station of laptops to assist
student and teacher research. Computers are networked to a main server allowing
access to educational software and the Internet.
