Background reading on a topic can be done in several ways. One approach is to start with a general overview of the topic, such as a Britannica School, Explora or a Wikipedia article. News articles can provide current information and perspectives on a specific topic. You can find news articles in newspapers, magazines, and online news websites. You can also look for a relevant book on the subject using our online library catalog. This will give you a broad understanding of the topic and its main concepts. From there, you can look for more specific and detailed information by searching on our databases for scholarly articles, research papers, and other reputable sources. Be sure to use a variety of sources to get a well-rounded understanding of the topic. It's important to consider the credibility and reliability of the resources you use for background reading, and to make sure that the information you find is accurate, unbiased and up-to-date.