An
Encyclopedia
contains information on people, places, events and things.
An Encyclopedia
is a set of books. The books are arranged alphabetically.
All
topics or
entries are in
ABC order.
All entries that begin with the letter A are
in Volume A.
All entries that begin with the letter B are in Volume B. Can you
guess where you would find all entries for the letter L?
Here is an
example of
an Encyclopedia page.
An
Encyclopedia has
Guide Words.
They
are at the top of every page. They help to "guide you" to the right
page.
What is the first guide word on the sample page?
What is the last
article on this page?
Franklin, Benjamin
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) was a very influential
printer, writer and statesman during the Revolutionary period.
Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was one of 17
children. When he was 12 years old, he got his first job working as a
printer. When he was 17 he moved to Philadelphia. Ben worked
as a printer in Philadelphia. He wrote and printed his own book in
1732. He called it Poor Richard's Almanac. His book became
very popular. It included weather information, jokes, clever sayings and
calendars. Soon, everyone was reading the almanac.
Franklin became very popular in his community. He
established the first lending library, he organized a volunteer fire
department and invented bifocal glasses to help people read.
Fulton, Robert
He is also known for his work in writing and signing the U.S.
Constitution.
Franklin Stove, known as one of Benjamin Franklin's better
inventions, it was designed to be more efficient and less dangerous.
Prior to the Franklin stove, colonists built a fire in the fireplace in
the center of the room. This method burned a lot of wood and didn't
heat the room as efficiently. The Franklin stove was not only easier to
use but was safer and less time consuming to use.
Fulton, Robert (1765-1857) known for building the first successful
steamboat. In 1807 Fulton built the Clermont. People lined the
shores to see the first
steamboat sail the Hudson River. Fulton's invention changed how America
trans
Did you notice an encyclopedia gives a lot of information about a topic?
If
you want a lot of information about a topic, what is the best resource?
Dictionary or the Encyclopedia?
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Directions:
Read each question and choose the best answer.
shores to see the first
steamboat sail the Hudson River. Fulton's invention changed how America
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