Parts of the Book

Cover - To put something over or upon, as to protect, conceal or enclose.

Spine - The back part of the book and it faces outward when you shelf the book right.

Title Page - The page at the beginning of the book, usually containing the title of the book and the names of the author and publisher.

Copyright Page - Where the copyright date is found.

Dedication Page- The place where the author dedicates the book to someone.

Table of Contents - A list of the books contents, arranged by chapter, section, subsection, Etc...

Forward - An introduction by someone other than the author, and it is usually a famous person.

Text (or Body) - The actual words of the book.

Glossary - A list of hard words with their meanings often printed in the back of the book.

Bibliography - A list of books, articles etc. used or referred to by the author at the end of the book.

Index-A list of names and subjects in alphabetical order at the end of the book with its page