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The Dewey Decimal System |
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The Dewey
Decimal System was created by a librarian named Melvil Dewey. It is
a method of cataloguing non-fiction books so that they can be easily
found. The Dewey system sorts books into 10 main groups, called classes. |
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Ten Classes of Non-Fiction Books |
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| 000-099 |
General Works Computer science, information |
500-599 | Natural Science and Mathematics | |
| 100-199 | Philosophy & Psychology | 600-699 | Applied Science Technology | |
| 200-299 | Religion | 700-799 |
Arts & Recreation Sport |
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| 300-399 |
Social Sciences
Living in societies, Government, Fairy Tales, Folklore |
800-899 |
Literature Poetry and Drama |
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| 400-499 | Language | 900-999 |
History & Geography The Past, Famous People, Travel |
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