The Dewey Decimal System

by Allan Fowler

Explains how the Dewey decimal system of classification for libraries was invented and how it works

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Jennifer Strong · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for general information and a basic understanding of the system. Horrible text size and layout.

[Caitlin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Found a bunch of these in my library and was hoping that they would be good to use to teach Dewey, but alas, they came out in 1996... not crazy relevant for 21st century kids.

[Duane · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have a beginner reader then this book is ideal for them. Filled with great photographs, the author does a nice job of explaining how the system was started, how it is used today and what the future holds for it. It does a nice job of giving examples of how to find a book using the Dewey system. A brief explanation on card catalogs is included. A nice book to add to your juvenile non fiction collection.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

v. enjoyable, useful book for the info and explanations. has references to card catalogs which may confuse some.

wish i'd had something written by fowler for my cataloging class instead of the poorly written assigned text!

[Stephen Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a truly helpful book to explain the Dewey Decimal System to youngsters. Simple explanations combined with wonderful illustrations takes a lot of the scariness away from a system that some children shy away from. KUDOS!!!

Thank you for the loan Franklin Public Library.

[Lindsey Stagg]

This book is great for explaining how the Dewey decimal system began. It breaks the system down for the young, inquisitive reader.

[Karen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Informative but not interesting.