maps

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the things found on a map.

Tells the story of how people became aware of their physical place on the planet, discussing how observations of nature--such as the migration patterns of birds, river and ocean currents, and the movements of the sun, moon, and stars--led to the development of mapping and navigation.

A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to the many different kinds of maps there are.

Provides an introduction to maps explaining scale; using a compass; longitude and latitude; measuring elevation, depth, and astronomical units ; and related math concepts.

Explores the fascinating world of apps. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explores the characteristics and uses of atlases and globes.

Describes the history of the Silk Road, providing color maps and illustrations, and shows how to find distances using map scales and multiplication.

Shows how colors and symbols are used to represent different topographical features on physical maps.

Explores the characteristics and uses of atlases and globes.