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REFERENCE BOOKS…“The Tools for Information”
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ReadingSOL# 3.7
Sarah Bingman, Library Media SpecialistJuly 12, 2007
Types of Reference Books
Almanac – Current information on a wide range of topics
Atlas – A book of maps
Dictionary – Definitions, spellings, pronunciations of words in alphabetical order
Types of Reference Books
Encyclopedia – Information on every subject arranged in alphabetical order
Thesaurus – synonyms and antonyms for words
Directions:
Click on the reference book you would use to find the answer.
Do skunks eat mammals and birds?
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What does the word “chuckle” mean?
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What states border Virginia?
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Where would you find a list of the presidents and their dates?
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You need another word meaning “sad”.
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Where would you find information on horses?
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Would you use a scone in your hair?
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Is Brazil in South America or Africa?
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Find a different word that means the same as “big”.
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Find a fact about the All-Star Baseball game last year.
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Could you use a zither instead of buttons on a coat?
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Is “tale” or “tail” another word for story.
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Who won the Academy Award for 2000?
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You need some information about volcanoes.
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How many syllables does the word “family” have?
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