compass

Compasses and magnetite, magnetic poles and motors - learn about how magnets affect our lives.

Bradok Axeblade, having lost everything in the Cataclysm, sets out with the help of a magic compass to lead a handful of survivors on a perilous journey to a new life.

A narrative chronicle of the invention of the compass that discusses its development in both China and Europe.

In a wondrous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North, one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass, she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Ms. Coulter. With the help of Lord Asriel and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side, Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds.

Young children learn about north, south, east and west through simple sentences and illustrated repetitive text in this bilingaul English and Spanish book.

In ancient China, an artist and his young apprentice are kidnapped and taken into the desert, where their captors' caravan is lost until the artist's carved wooden goldfish points the way to safety.

The author presents a comprehensive guide to understanding map symbols, and offers tips on finding bearings, traveling with compass and maps, and other useful hints when traveling in the wilderness.