2. SO WHAT IS AN
ENCYCLOPEDIA?
“a work that contains
information on all branches of
knowledge usually in articles
arranged alphabetically often
by subject.” (Webster
Dictionary)
You can learn about things,
places, science, historical
figures and much more.
There is so much knowledge
to be found!
3. MORE ABOUT THE WORLD
BOOKS ENCYCLOPEDIA
It is organized in an A to Z format.
There is information on nearly every
topic
Designed for school-age readers
ages 9 to 18 years old, but anyone
can use it.
There are pictures to help visualize
what you are learning about!
A great way to fact check an
assignment or to learn something
new!
Encyclopedia’ are reliable sources
because experts contribute and
materials have been fact check!
4. FINDING THE WORLD BOOKS
ENCYCLOPEDIA
Most hard copy reference materials stay in the
Library.
Our World Books Encyclopedia is in the kids
nonfiction area.
It’s call number is J 423.1 HEL
If you need help finding the volume you need please
let us know.
Remember: the encyclopedia series has 22 books and
is organized A-Z. Make sure to check out the right one.
Ex: If you want to learn about Giraffes makes sure to
get the volume that is about ‘G’
5. YOU FOUND THE
BOOK…NOW WHAT?
Explore & Learn about
any topic you want
Fact check your
homework
Check out all the cool
pictures
Look at the index to help
you find what you are
looking for!
World Books Encyclopedia Sample
Page
6. NOT INTERESTED
IN A PHYSICAL
COPY?
World Book Encyclopedia
has an online website for
kids too!
Unfortunately, Geneva
Public Library does NOT
have a subscription
You could ask a librarian to
help you find a library that
DOES offer it so you can
use this resource too.
Keep in mind you will only
be able to use it while at
that libraries
https://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb&id=8
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7. FOUND A LIBRARY THAT HAS
ACCESS? HERE IS HOW TO NAVIGATE.
1. Using the search bar you
can look up anything you
want
a. I chose to search “toads”
2. Next you will see a list of
items!
a. As you can see the first
entry is very general and
then gets more specific as
you go down.
3. If you are looking for a
video about toads, you can
click on the ‘more
information’ button to just
find the videos
1.
2.
3.
8. HOW TO NAVIGATE
(CONTINUED)
1. If you click on an article this is
what you will typically see.
2. You can have the article read to
you by clicking the speaker
button
9. HOW TO NAVIGATE (CONTINUED)
Just want to explore?
That’s okay too!
You can click on each
icon to explore maps,
science projects, the
world of animals and
more
You even have access
to activities and games
to practice what you
learned.
10. CONTACT A
LIBRARIAN
If you are having any
difficulties or have further
questions, please reach
out to a librarian for more
help!
Geneva Public Library is
open
Monday to Thursday:
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5
p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5
