Parts of a Book Review

A list of books found in the back of the book.  These are either books the author has used for research or books recommended for further study of the topic is called

• Index

• Appendix

• Bibliography

• Glossary

A list of the chapters in the order that they can be found in the book is called the

• Title Page

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Glossary

The text of a book.  The story or information.

• Title Page

• Cover

• Appendix

• Body

The part of the book seen when it is on the shelf.  In the library, the call number will be on it. 

• Body

• Spine

• Cover

• Title Page

The page that includes copyright information, publisher, and other important legal information concerning the book.  

• Copyright Page

• Title Page

• Appendix

• Glossary

Supplementary information found in the form of charts, lists, and table.  Located in the back of a book.  Most often found in reference books and textbooks

• Glossary

• Appendix

• Index

• Bibliography

Found in the front of the book.  A message from the author expressing appreciation to someone for his or her help and support.

• Spine

• Glossary

• Preface

• Dedication

The page in the front of a book that tells the title, author, and illustrator.  

• Copyright Page

• Title Page

• Cover

• Body

Outside binding.  May be either hardback or paperback.

• Dedication

• Title Page

• Spine

• Cover

An explanation of the book.  Also may be called the Foreword or Introduction

• Preface

• Dedication

• Body

• Spine