With easy-to-read text and full-color photos, this book introduces readers to the work of a cartographer through several major geographical concepts, including latitude and longitude, projection, scale, and orientation. Readers will become familiar with reading a compass rose and a map legend, as well as learn how to understand a map's purpose by its title. The book also discusses the different elements used in reference maps and thematic maps, teaching...

"A book for young readers about how to read maps"--

What kind of map would you use to enter the exciting sport of orienteering? How about if you needed to drive from San Diego to San Francisco? Or if you wanted to see which parts of Earth are covered in taiga? This indispensable volume offers lower elementary students an introduction to the most commonly used kinds of maps. It is chock-full of examples of various sorts of maps and offers clear explanations of the advantages of each type.

There's only one way out. Will you find it? Or will you get confused in the corn? Hung up in the hay? Detoured by the dairy cows? Get ready for an A-MAZE-ing Adventure through all sorts of farms!

Where does Illinois end and Indiana begin? How do you know you are not entering Kentucky or Missouri instead? This informative look at political maps helps readers understand the symbols used for understanding political maps, including political borders and national and state capitals. Election maps and agricultural maps will also be explored as students analyze them for the information they provide. A follow-up activity leads students to make their...

"Which highways pass through Wyoming? How much rain did New Orleans get yesterday? How many people live in Texas? Learn about different kinds of maps and how we use them to understand the places and people around us. This first introduction to types of maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world"--

"Many maps present weather patterns, which can aid in helping people predict hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and other forms of extreme weather. These maps can help people understand the normal patterns of everyday weather as well. Readers are introduced to these kinds of weather maps through accessible main text. Detailed diagrams, useful graphic organizers, interesting fact boxes, and full-color examples of maps serve as additional resources to...

"How long is the drive from Florida to Oregon?  What's the shortest route to the picnic?  How can you get around a big park without getting lost?  Discover the many ways maps can provide information and help solve problems.  This first introduction to using maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world" --

"Maps don’t just help you find your way through the world of Minecraft. They also keep track of where you’ve been! Learn about where to find maps, how to use them, and even how to create your own. From mineshafts to ruins to villages, you’ll always have a map of where things are. Explore the world of Minecraft to fill out your map!" --

You are planning a huge bike trip, so how can you find out where the mountains and flat lands are? Zoom in on a topographic map to find out. This graphic-heavy and instructive book introduces the reader to the basics of using topographic maps. They are introduced to the way elevations and contours of the land are shown on maps, and how to read the details shown on these maps. A follow-up activity encourages readers to use a contour map to plan a camping...