Reference sources, such as encyclopedias, provide you with background information on a subject, such as:
Covers timely issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, political science, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions.
Textbooks often provide students with background information on a subject. Browse your assigned course readings for useful background information that might help you to more fully understand your general topic.