This document describes the typical parts of a book, including: 1) The spine contains the call number, class number, and author number. 2) The cover contains the title, author(s), and pictures to indicate what the book is about. 3) The title page repeats the title, author(s), publisher, and publication details. 4) The copyright page includes when and by whom the book was published. 5) The table of contents lists the chapter or section titles and corresponding page numbers. 6) The body or text section contains the main story or information of the book. 7) The index, glossary, bibliography and appendix provide supplementary reference information at the back

1.  MALATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
 INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER
Grade School Library
PARTS OF A BOOK
For Grade Three 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.
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401.2
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3. COVER
 Usually includes:
- picture or illustrations
- the title of the book
- the author(s)
The COVER tells the
reader what the book
will be about.

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

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 OR TEXT
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

16. *Thank you for
Listening*