| A | B |
| dictionary | provides correct spelling, pronunciation and definition of words |
| encyclopedia | provides in-depth information on a variety of topics |
| thesaurus | provides a list of synonyms and antonyms for words |
| biography | a book written about a person by someone else |
| autobiography | a book written about a person by that person |
| almanac | a book that lists information about a particulary year |
| nonfiction book | a book containing factual information with a table of contents, glossary, and index |
| atlas | a book of maps |