Every reporter knows that good stories hinge on good sources. Where would Woodward and Bernstein have been without Deep Throat, for example? As a "reporter" of your family's history, you've surely discovered the importance of this principle in your genealogical investigations: You're constantly searching for good sources to give you the inside scoop on your ancestors.

Enter this brand-new special issue from the editors of Family Tree Magazine. We know it's tough to keep tabs on all the books, Web sites, indexes, abstracts and other resources that simplify your family tree search — especially with new research aids popping up all the time. So we used our genealogical and journalistic sleuthing skills to uncover the best tools for accessing key family history sources.