Fiction books are stories that are invented, made up or imagined. The fiction books on the library shelves are arranged in alphabetic (ABC) order according to the author’s last name or surname.

For example, some of my favorite books are written by Patricia Polacco. All of her book will have the letter “P” on the spine. The call number will also be on the spine, E POL. E tells you the book is a picture book and POL tells you the first three letters of the author’s last name.

Practice your alphabetizing skills with the activities below.

• Use the alphabet sticks and arrange them in ABC Order.
• Using the call number, arrange the ten books on the table in ABC order.
• Arrange the series, Natures Children, in ABC order by animal.
• Try the Alphabet Organizer from readwritethink.

Challenge: Write a sentence that has all the words in alphabetical order.

Play this online game to hone you ABC Order Skills.