Bonds come in many forms and offer a range of yields. Moreover, bonds can add diversity to an investment portfolio. If you’d like to learn about bonds and how they work, several books offer a number of insights on the subject. Here are a few titles that can get you started:

“Bonds; The Unbeaten Path to Secure Investment Growth, 2nd ed.” by Hildy Richelson and Stan Richelson (Bloomberg, 2007, $24.95)

Discusses different types of bonds, investment strategies and bond funds.

“The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You’ll Ever Need” by Larry E. Swedroe and Joseph H. Hempens (St. Martin’s Press, 2006, $25.95)

Serves up useful bond terms, buying and selling insights and a variety of bond investing options.

“Getting Started in Bonds, 2nd ed.” by Sharon Saltzgiver Wright (Wiley, 2003, $19.95)

Covers a wide range of bond topics, including bond types and yield explanation.

“The Strategic Bond Investor” by Anthony Crescenzi (McGraw-Hill, 2002, $29.95)

Provides information on bond basics, bond types and risk factors.