Campbell asked Elizabeth Wein:

Where do you start when doing research fo your books?

Elizabeth Wein The short answer is, other books! I make use of Google and Wikipedia to start me out in tracking down written resources for whatever my current subject is. I've found that once I get going, the information tends to snowball. A well-written non-fiction book is bound to have a good list of sources at the back, which will direct you to more information. One really good place to start is with a children's book on your subject (whatever that is) - books written for young readers tend to present a very clear overview, and they are also good at pointing you towards accessible further information.

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