Nonfiction Text Features

Front

Words near a picture to aid understanding

Back

caption

Front

Defines words from the book

Back

glossary

Front

Helps readers locate something in the world

Back

map

Front

Includes charts, graphs, or cutaways to aid understanding.

Back

graphics

Front

Bold, italics, or underlined words are important for readers.

Back

special print

Front

Help readers visualize something or someone.

Back

photographs

Front

Helps readers visualize.

Back

comparison

Front

Alphabetical list of ideas in a book, showing page numbers.

Back

index

Front

Identify parts of a picture or photo.

Back

labels

Front

Organizes book info for readers' focus.

Back

text features