Melinda's class has split into groups to write research papers about the major battles of World War II. Melinda is part of a group that is writing a research paper about World War II's the Battle of the Bulge. Melinda doesn't know anything about World War II, so she finds it hard to get started in research. Which of the following tools would be best for Melinda to use to get started?

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encyclopedia
atlas
a military magazine
dictionary

Answer 1

An encyclopedia would be the best tool for Melinda to use to get started in research about the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Encyclopedias provide a comprehensive overview of various topics, including historical events like battles in World War II, and can help Melinda gain a basic understanding of the Battle of the Bulge before diving deeper into more specialized sources.