SYSTEM: Parts Working Together to Perform a Function The Dewey Decimal Library System

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