| A | B |
| atlas | a volume of maps and tables |
| almanac | one-volume collection of general knowwledge, containing facts, dates, events, etc. |
| dictionary | alphabetically list of words, pronunciation, meanings |
| magazine/periodical | publication issued on a regular basis, weekly, monthly |
| Internet | contains current information on may topics, including current weather |
| gazeteer | dictionary of geographical names, data |
| thesaurus | a list of synonyms and antonyms |
| biography | written account of a person's life, actions and characters |
| autobiography | written account of a person's life by that person |
| encyclopedia | book or set of books giving information on all branches of knowledge |
| specialized encyclopedia | book or set of books giving information on a specific subject or topic |
| newspaper | conatins current events , newsworthy topics, or entertainment information |
| live interview | provides a first-hand account of a person's experiences |