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!

This expedition teaches students about latitude and longitude through the use of coordinate systems. Includes additional explanations of circumference, time zones, and the equator, with colorful annotated maps.

"Why are there stars next to some cities on a map? What's that ruler in the corner for? Learn about the different parts of a map so you can find what you need-whether it's buried treasure or your way to the zoo! This first introduction to decoding maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world"--

"Where should we vacation if we want to see mountains? Where can we go to be near a big lake? Is there a desert in Kansas? As students read All About Physical Maps, they'll be able to answer these questions and more. They'll learn to interpret a map legend and identify natural features. Comparing physical maps of the same area over time will aid children in identifying changes to the landscape. Readers will apply their knowledge by creating a physical...

By explaining mapping conventions and terminology in simple text, this book gives readers the skills and encouragement to explore the world through maps. Simple mapping tasks help reinforce the concept of making a map of Earth.

There's only one way out. Will you find it? Or will you get confused by the kangaroos? Lost by the leopards? Puzzled by the penguins? Get ready for an A-MAZE-ing Adventure through the zoo!

Introduces readers to basic map features, such as legends and scales. Readers will learn how to measure distances, read a compass rose, and use grid systems to locate destinations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

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...

This informative book offers an introduction to the basics of maps and their different uses. A brief chronological history of maps and mapping gives readers an understanding of how maps have evolved over time. Readers will discover that advances in technologies have changed the format of maps from flat outlines to digital 3-D images with pop-up information in augmented reality.

Some maps only show us where different locations are, but others also deal with the population in these locations. In this resourceful guide to mapping people, readers learn how to decipher and create these kinds of maps. Helpful diagrams, informational fact boxes, a detailed glossary, useful graphic organizers, and vivid, full-color examples of maps further expand readers' understanding of this essential social studies curriculum topic. The focus...