Genealogy Made Easy, 2nd Edition is an informative book with valuable tips on how to start a family tree.

What is a family tree --Basic kit -- Do's and don'ts -- Start your tree -- Check list -- Charts -- Cousins -- Gedcom file -- Search locations -- Finding hidden secrets -- DNA -- Explore websites -- Organize your information -- Free sites -- Names -- Ireland -- Scotland's genealogy -- Get genealogy right -- Family trees -- Search-able links.