maps

Introduces different types of maps and how they are used, including those that show how to get to a place and those that show what you will find when you arrive.

An exploration of maps that covers the history of mapmaking, famous mapmakers, latitude, longitude, map projections, common types of maps, and more.

Teaches the relationship between the real world, small models of real locations, and the purpose of maps. Engaging models of a neighborhood, school and face, become "maps" before our eyes. Information on the models is shown to correspond to simple maps, location and scale. Expands the concept to include globes, or views of the world from high above, showing the difference between water and land (continents) on a globe and on a map. Identifies places on a map of the United States from stories of the past, i.e. where Columbus landed and where the President lives.

Harry and Ralph find out about their world by studying a road map, world map, and globe while going on a journey on land and sea.

Discusses such topics as the formation and periodic changes of the earth's surface, historical attempts to draw accurate world maps, and the earth's various resources. Also includes physical, political, cultural, and faunal maps of six continents and a composite map of Antarctica.

Simple text and illustrations introduce maps and how to create a map of a country.

Simple text and illustrations introduce maps and how to create a map of a home.

A guide to maps and geography, with illustrations, trivia, and quizzes.