| A | B |
| Boldface Terms | Important words that appear in heavy darker type. |
| Charts | These give information, show processes or make comparisons. |
| Glossary | An alphabetical list of key people, places, events, and terms. |
| Graphs | Use pictures and symbols to show information. |
| Headings and Titles | Lists important ideas in textbooks from biggest to smallest. |
| Index | Alphabetically lists the page numbers of topics, people, and places in the textbook. |
| Maps | Present information in visual form and show where something is or where it happened. |
| Photos and Illustrations | These visually emphasize key points and add interest. |
| Preview | Its purpose is to help you look ahead to what will be in a chapter. |
| Table of Contents | Lists major chapters and parts of a book along with page numbers. |