dewey decimal classification

Presents the text of the Dewey Decimal Classification system, a general knowledge organization tool; featuring an explanation of the special features and changes in the 22nd edition, a description of the system, tables of notation, schedules from 000 to 999, and a relative index.

"... the fierce Captain Jake discovers a treasure map that leads him and his pirate crew (and parrot, too) right to the...library. Ms. Benitez, the librarian, welcomes the pirates to the library-as long as they behave! The search is on for the treasure promised to be hidden within the library. It's not too long before all the pirates are captivated by the treasure they find on the bookshelves"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and current status of Dewey Decimal Classification; examines general aspects of DDC; reviews the principles of number building; and features lists of changes in each table and class.

Describes how the Dewey Decimal System is organized, and how students can use it effectively to find what they are looking for in the library.

This program describes how the Dewey Decimal System is organized and how students can use it effectively to find what they are looking for in the library.

Introduces the Dewey decimal system through a story in which Bob the alien visits the library with his friend and learns about how books are classified.

Introduces readers to the Dewey decimal system.

A guide to teaching the Dewey Decimal system of classifying human knowledge to students in second through sixth grade, featuring an introduction to the system, describing each of the ten major Dewey categories, and their subcategories, and including print and nonprint resources, games and activities, and assessment exercises.