The Dewey Decimal System
What is the Dewey Decimal System?
The Dewey Decimal System helps organize nonfiction books so that books on the same subject will be shelved together. Melvil Dewey created this system back in 1876.
Dewey Decimal System Explained (Library Science)
Introductin to the Dewey Decimal System
Dewey for Kids
000-099 - General Works
Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Record Books
200-299 - Religion
Religion
300-399 - Social Science
Government, Holidays, Folklore, Fairy Tales (398) Education, Community
400-499 - Language
English and Foreign Language, Sign language, dictionaries
500-599 - Natural Science
Math, Chemistry, Biology, Weather, Rocks, Plants, Animals in nature
600-699 - Applied Science
Inventions, Health, Transportation, Cooking, Pets
700-799 - Fine Arts and Recreation
Crafts, Art, Drawing, Painting, Music, Games, TV, Movies, Sports
800-899 - Literature
Short stories, Plays, Jokes, Poetry, Riddles
900-999 - History and Geography
Countries, Flags, Historical Events, Biographies
The Dewey Decimal Rap