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The Parts of a Book

Terms and definitions for the parts of a book

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FlyleafA blank page at the beginning and end of the book
AppendixExtra information at the end of the book
GlossaryIn the back of the book, a dictionary of words used in the book
Front CoverOutside protective covering of the book listing the author and title of the book
IndexAn alphabetical list of the subjects and page numbers in the book, located at the end of the book
Table of ContentsIn the front of the book, a list of the chapters and their page numbers
Spine LabelA small label on the edge of the book, telling the shelf location of the book
DedicationA message from the author used to thank someone special
BibliographyA list of all the books used by the author or a list of books on the same subject
SpineThe back edge of the book that holds the pages together
ForwardAn introduction to the book, usually written by someone other than the author
Body or TextThe text or main part of the book, containing the story or information
PrefaceAn introduction written by the author to explain the purpose of the book
Title PageFirst page in the book listing the author, title, illustrator, publisher, of the book
Back CoverAn outside protective covering at the end of the book

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