system: parts working together to perform a function the dewey decimal library system
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SYSTEM: Parts Working Together to Perform a
Function
The Dewey Decimal Library System
The Dewey Decimal System
A system a library uses to put Non-Fiction books
into categories or groups.
The Dewey Decimal System
• Non-Fiction books are arranged on the shelf by numbers on the spine label.
• There are 10 different categories or groups in the Dewey Decimal System.
• Numbers start at 000 and end at 999.
000 General Information
• In the 000 group of books you will find:
• Reference
100 - 199 Philosophy
• The 100s section of the Dewey Decimal System has books about feelings and thinking.
200 - 299 Religion
• The 200’s have books on Religions of the World:
• Christian • Jewish• Muslim• Buddhist
300 - 399 Social Science
• Find books on government, education, holidays, legends, folk tales, and fairy tales in the 300’s
• Holidays (394)• Fairy Tales (398)
400 - 499 Language
• Learn about all languages in the 400’s.
• Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and more• English grammar (verbs, nouns, adjectives)
500 - 599 Science and Math
• The 500’s are non-fiction books that are about Science.
• Books about plants, planets, wild animals, weather and math
• Dinosaurs (567.9)• Math (510)
600 - 699 Useful Arts
• If you want a book about making or doing useful things like cooking, health, transportation, safety, or pets, the 600’s are where to look.
700 - 799 Fine Arts
• The 700’s are books that deal with drawing, music, games, hobbies, and sports.
800 - 899 Literature
• Put on a play,• Recite a poem• Read short stories• Tell a joke
• The 800’s are the place to be.
900 - 999 History
• The 900’s contain books on history, information about the United States, and facts about other countries.
The Dewey Decimal System
• Non-Fiction books use the Dewey Decimal System.
• The spine labels have numbers.
• The numbers tell what kind of books are in the category or group.
• Numbers begin with 000 and end with 999.
• Knowing the categories or groups of the Dewey Decimal System help you find the kind of book you are looking for.
Weatherford Elementary School
2nd Grade – 1st 6 weeks Revised 2007
Original Content Provided by Cheryl Smith