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An address is a written representation of where someone lives or works, so you can send them mail and know it will reach them.

A blog, shortened from "web log", is a website written by an individual or a small group about a particular subject. Blogs can be professional or personal, and often contain images and links in addition to writing.

A book is made of many sheets of paper or parchment, bound together down one side. Each sheet is called a leaf, and each side of a leaf is called a page. Books can have lots of pictures or just words. They might have a story in them that is all true (non-fiction) or a story that someone has made up (fiction). Reading books is a hobby a lot of people enjoy.

A greeting card is a piece of thick paper with a pretty picture on the front and a message inside.
You give cards to people on special occasions, like their birthday, their wedding, or to someone you love on Valentine's day.

A diary is a blank book in which you write about what is happening to you.

A similar word to diary is journal.

An encyclopedia is a reference work that gives information about many subjects, such as science, history, animals, places, and people. Its articles explain facts and important ideas in an organized way. Encyclopedias may be printed as books or published online, and they are usually written or checked by experts.

Older encyclopedias were large sets of books arranged in alphabetical order or by subject. Today, online encyclopedias can be searched quickly and may include pictures, maps, videos, and links to related articles.

An index is a list of important topics, usually found at the back of a book. It gives the location where each item appears, helping you find information quickly. An index is often arranged in alphabetical order and may include smaller topics under a main topic. It is different from a table of contents, which lists chapters in the order they appear. The word comes from a Latin word meaning "pointer" or "sign."

An index can also be a number or sign that shows the size or change of something, such as a price index.

The picture is of an old card index, where you can look up where things are in a library or collection of things.

A letter can mean one of two things. A letter is either a letter in the alphabet, like the list of letters at the top of this page.
Or a letter is something you write to someone, put in an envelope and then send in the mail.

A menu is a list of choices. It most commonly means a list of meals available at a restaurant.

A poem is an artistic form of writing. Poems are written in verses and often rhyme.