A NOVEL is a type of book that is typically composed of fictional stories and characters, usually written in prose form. A yearbook is a type of book that contains information about a particular year, such as events, people, and places. Hardcover books are bound with a hard cover, usually made of cardboard covered with cloth, leather, or paper. Popup books are a type of book that contain three-dimensional illustrations that pop up when the pages are opened. Scrapbooks are a type of book that contain photographs, memorabilia, and other items that are arranged and preserved in an attractive way.