Using the World Book Encyclopedia

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Use an encyclopedia to

learn basic facts about a subject you are going to research

find maps find pictures get statistical information

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Photographs

What does the photo tell you?

Picture captions (contain information)

Headings

Sub-heads

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Typography helps us find the parts of the article we need.

Sub headings

Bold Face Type

Italics

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Illustrations and Graphics

• Photos and captions

• Boxed information

• Flags

• Maps

• Timelines

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Illustrations and Graphics

• Photos and captions

• Boxed information

• Flags

• Maps

• Timelines

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Maps

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Guide Words

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Encyclopedia Index:

For information beyond the main article

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With your partner

Complete the World Book Encyclopedia Activity Sheet.

Share with your teacher or library media specialist.