Reference+Books

**__﻿Reference Books__**

Here are some reference books that you may use and you will be able to find them in the reference section of the school library. Their call number is shown. Call number REF/423/BRO
 * Brooks, M. & Ritchie, J. (2010). //Australian Primary Dictionary//. Oxford Press, Australia.

A very concise dictionary suitable for primary school children. You will be able to find the words needed for your research in this book. The dictionary also gives you related words and information on what type of word it is - noun, verb, adjective etc.

Call number REF/030/KIN
 * Kindersley, D. (2010). //Human Body Encyclopedia: First Reference.// Dorling Kindersely Publications, United Kingdom.

This encyclopedia of the the human body has a whole section on what happens to your food after you eat it (chapter 4). The pictures and diagrams will help you understand the digestive system. There is also a quiz part and other interesting facts on the body. Use the contents and the index to help you find the information you need.

Call number REF/030/LOV
 * Loves, J. (1999). //The Macmillan Illustrated Encyclo//pedia. Macmillan Education Australia.

These encyclopaedias are easy to understand and contain a number of illustrations and diagrams to explain concepts and the digestive process. There is reference to digestion in Volumes 2, 3 and 4. If you are unsure which volume to use, first look in the Index (volume 9) and find keywords you may use.


 * You might like to check out this [|online dictionary] which will help you find the meaning of any words you do not understand.