word reference sources Flashcards
(4 cards)
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glossary
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Used to look up the meaning of a word in a nonfiction book or text book
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encyclopedia
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A reference source (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the
entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty.
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atlas
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A reference source that is a collection of various maps and geographical information about the world.
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almanac
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A reference source that is an annual publication that focuses on the facts and statistics of a given subject. It can include weather forecasts, farmers’ planting dates, tide tables, astronomical data, etc.
