Using sources

Very user friendly, the information is presented in a clear ordery way. A telephone book is an example.

a volume of maps

Sometimes called manuals, these are guides to a specific subject.

This presents facts and information for a single year.

Gives facts about many topics. Best when you want a short, simple answer

Indicates spellig, meaning, and pronunciation of a word

A specific source that gives facts about a person, such as birth and death dates, or career history.

Often a part of a book, but sometimes a separate book, it guides the user to a specific location for information

The Interenet is a great source

Has brief articles about general world knowledge in an organized collection

Often called periodicals, these are a good choice for finding information about current events