The document defines and describes the typical parts of a book, including: The spine contains the call number, class number, and author number. The cover displays the title and author(s) to indicate what the book is about. The title page repeats this information and the copyright page includes publication details. Additional sections are the dedication, table of contents, preface, body, footnotes, appendix, bibliography, index, and glossary. The body contains the main text or story, while references and supplementary materials are found in the footnotes, appendix, bibliography, and glossary.

1. PARTS OF A BOOK
MALATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER
Grade School Library
For Grade 5 Pupils
By: Ms. Sheila J. Echaluce
Librarian

2. Spine
• Usually includes:
- call number of the
book
- the class number
- the author number
The SPINE of a book
refers to the outside
edge of the book where
the pages are gathered
and bound.

3.  Usually includes:
- picture or
illustrations
- the title of the book
- the author(s)
The COVER tells the
reader what the book
will be about.
Cover

4. Title Page
• Provides the reader with
information about:
- the book’s title
- it’s author’s
- the publisher
- the publisher’s
locations
The TITLE PAGE
repeats the
information given on
the cover.

5. The COPYRIGHT PAGE
includes the copyright
information such as:
- when the book was
published
- who or it was
published
by…
Copyright Page

6. Dedication Page
• It is a message from
the author
expressing
appreciation to
someone for his her
help and support
The DEDICATION is
found in the front of
the book.

7. Table of Contents
- the titles of the
chapters or topics
- the pages on each
topic
The TABLE OF
CONTENTS lists:

8. Preface
• Also may be called
the Foreword or
Introduction
The PREFACE is an
explanation front of
the book.

9. Body
The BODY is the
text of a book
(the story or
information).

10. Footnote
• Something related to the
topic but of less
importance that the larger
work.
The FOOTNOTE is a
places at the bottom of
a page of a book that
comments on or cites a
reference

11. Appendix
- Located in the back of a
book.
- Most often found in
reference
books and textbooks.
The APPENDIX includes
supplementary (or
extra) information
found in the form of:
- charts
- lists
- tables

12. Bibliography
• These are either books
the author has used for
research or books
recommended for
further study of the
topic.
The BIBLIOGRAPHY is
a list of books found
at the back of the
book.

13. Index
• It is found at the back of
the book.
The INDEX is an
alphabetical listing of
- the subject or
topics
- the pages where
they can be located

14. Glossary
• The glossary usually:
- a lists of all the words
in the book
- arrange in
alphabetical order
The GLOSSARY
contains definitions of
difficult or unfamiliar
words that appear in
the book.

15. *ACTIVITY*
Choose only one, and in your own opinion
what is the most important part of a
book? Explain why.
• Spine
• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Body or Text
• Footnote
• Appendix
• Bibliography
• Index
• Glossary

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