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- 3. These fictional books take place during actual events from history.
- 4. Nature’s first green.
- 6. These books may be realistic, but this genre consists of books that feature entirely made up characters and stories.
- 8. This fictional genre is all about falling in and out of love.
- 9. This is the abbreviation for the writing style that you are likely using on any research paper you write at JHS. Make sure all of your citations are in this format!
- 12. If you want to learn more about someone’s life and accomplishments, check out this genre of books.
- 13. When you check out a book, this is how many weeks you may keep it before returning or renewing.
- 14. Want to learn a little bit about cooking, or about foods from different cultures and time periods, or maybe you’re just hungry? This is the nonfiction genre for you!
- 15. This nonfiction genre contains encyclopedias and is a great starting point for a research paper.
- 16. If you are in need of a book for read for Mr. Pittard’s WW2 class, or another history class, you might want to check the History and __________ section of the library.
- 17. Author of classic books including one whose title occurred 40 years ago, and one that features talking animals running their own government.
- 19. Fans of CSI might find some interesting books in this nonfiction genre.
- 20. The last name of a character who learns he is a descendant of Greek gods.
- 23. This nonfiction genre contains books about different faiths and beliefs.
- 25. Another word for category. Books in our library are arranged by this.
- 26. If you are looking for information about dogs, cats, lizards, or birds, try this nonfiction genre.
- 27. We have great expectations for this classic author.
- 28. In this nonfiction section of the library, you are likely to find books about exercise, mental wellness, and other related topics.
- 30. The first name of a young student who learns magic, flies on a broom, and has many near death experiences.
- 32. In this genre, books may take place in the future and include advanced technology.
- 33. This author is known for a series of novels taking place in a dystopian society, featuring characters forced into an arena to fight for their lives for the entertainment of others.
- 34. Monsters, ghosts, and all the spooky things are found in this genre.
- 35. In this section of the library, you can find books about Van Gogh and Picasso as well as books about theater and fashion.
- 37. A children’s book author who is known for his rhyming stories featuring unique characters and worlds such as Whoville.
- 38. This genre contains titles such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist, and A Tale of Two Cities.
- 41. A very important person. We wouldn’t have books without talented people who write them!
- 42. One of two “star crossed lovers”.
- 45. This type of novel is similar in layout to a comic book.
- 46. This author is responsible for writing 38 plays and 134 sonnets.
- 47. This author is famous for a series of fantasy books about hobbits, elves, dwarves, and cursed rings.
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- 1. The number of books you may check out from the library at one time.
- 2. This is the name of the database search engine that you have access to through the media center website.
- 5. In this novel, a group of young boys is stranded on an island and left to survive on their own.
- 7. Some books have pictures, and this person is to thank for that!
- 10. The library has both a fiction and nonfiction section for this genre of books that may include topics like football, gymnastics, and soccer.
- 11. The title of this classic scary story is the name of the scientist, not the monster.
- 14. This poet took the road less traveled, and it made all the difference.
- 16. Are you looking to learn more about another country or location? Try visiting the Travel and ______ section of the library!
- 18. In this nonfiction section of books, you will find the writings of Shakespeare, poems, and other literary works. Language and _________.
- 21. This is the nonfiction genre you will want to visit if doing a report on the Egyptian pyramids.
- 22. This is the name of an online encyclopedia. You have access to it through the media center website. It is a great starting point for many research topics.
- 24. This female poet could not stop for death.
- 29. Every book has one of these - the book’s name.
- 31. This is the genre where you might find books about mythical creatures and magic.
- 32. Bear Grylls might find a book he would enjoy in this section of the library.
- 36. Every Wednesday morning, this society meets in the media center to discuss monthly books.
- 37. If Mrs. Long is not available to check out your books, you can use this type of checkout located at the front of the library. Just be sure to scan the “reset” barcode!
- 39. Who do you email to have documents printed?
- 40. Sister authors who gave us the classics Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
- 43. Who did it? Read a book from this genre to find out.
- 44. This is the title of one the February picks for the Tome society. (hint-there is a poster in the media center)