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Gr 5 Reference Books
Important vocabulary for understanding and using reference books.
Term | Definition |
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Thesaurus | A book that lists similar (synonyms)words. Also lists opposite words (antonyms). |
Encyclopedia | A set of books with articles containing basic information on a wide range of topics. |
Atlas | A book containing maps and other geographical information. |
Almanac | A book published each year that contains quick facts about the weather and various current topics such as sports and entertainment. |
Dictionary | A book listing words, how they are pronounced, and what they mean. |
Guide Words | Words listed at the top or bottom of each page in a reference book to help in locating information. |
Index | Provides an alphabetical list of topics. |
Table of Contents | A sequential list of chapters in a book. |