For each question below (there are 3 questions total) you need to read the introduction to the question (in blue print) and then read the instructions on what to click to research the Internet for information about the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System, Fiction and Nonfiction books, and Call Numbers.
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Many years ago, the Dewey Decimal System was invented as a way of classifying books in the library. This system for arranging books is used mostly for nonfiction. It helps us find books about things that are the same because they are put on the same shelves. Click the bookworm to go to a web site that talks about the inventor of the Dewey Decimal System.
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Some books are nonfiction and some books are fiction. This next page will explain the difference. Click the bookworm to go to a web site that gives information about fiction and nonfiction books.
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Learn about how Mr. Dewey created a system to classify books in the library. Click the bookworm to go to a web page that gives information about call numbers.
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