Compendium facts for kids
A compendium is a special collection of information about one topic. Think of it like a summary or a handbook. It usually has short, detailed facts. People use a compendium to quickly look up facts, not to read from start to finish. It's often called a reference work.
The word "compendium" comes from the Latin word "compenso." This means "to weigh together" or "to balance." Today, the Internet has many compendia. These are often in the form of databases. Searching these databases makes finding facts very easy. Some people worry that printed compendia, like books, might disappear because of this.
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What is a Compendium?
A compendium brings together important facts. It summarizes a larger amount of information. This makes it easier to find what you need. It's like a quick guide to a big subject.
Examples of Compendia
Many different types of books and resources can be called compendia. They all share the goal of organizing information.
Religious Compendia
One example is the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This book has 598 questions and answers. It summarizes the main teachings of the Catholic Faith.
The Bible is also a type of compendium. It is a collection of many different books. These books are grouped together to form the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Quotation Compendia
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is another good example. It is a collection of wise sayings. These sayings come from many famous people throughout history.
Related pages
- Compilation
- Abstract
- Epitome
- Text corpus
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