1. Fourth Grade Maness Fall 2009
Parts of a Book
Fourth Grade
Maness
Fall 2009

2. Cover The COVER tells the reader what the book will be about.
Usually includes:
picture or illustration
the title of the book
the author(s)

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

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

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

6. Table of Contents The TABLE OF CONTENTS lists:
the titles of the chapters or units in the book
the pages on which they begin

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

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

9. Footnote
The FOOTNOTE is a note placed at the bottom of a page of a book that comments on or cites a reference.
Something related to but of less importance than the larger work.

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

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

12. Index The INDEX is an alphabetical listing of
the subjects or topics
the pages where they can be located
It is found in the back of a book.

13. Glossary
The GLOSSARY contains definitions of difficult or unfamiliar words that appear in the book.
The index:
a list of all the topics in a book
Is in alphabetical order
lists the page(s) on which each topic appears