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Let’s take a closer look…. Today we are going to learn about different types of reference materials Let’s take a closer look….

References/Print Sources- Resources used for research Encyclopedia Atlas Dictionary Thesaurus Almanac

What is an encyclopedia used for? Encyclopedia gives general information about many different subjects. Organized alphabetically Set of books

What is an atlas used for? An atlas is a book of maps

What is a dictionary used for? A dictionary is a book of word meanings If you want to find the definition or meaning of a word, use a dictionary!

What is a thesaurus used for? A thesaurus provides synonyms for words

What is an almanac used for? Almanacs are books that are published every year and provides facts about that specific year in terms of weather and environmental conditions and other interesting facts.

What do you remember? Encyclopedia Atlas Dictionary Thesaurus Almanac