maps

An introduction to geography, including landmarks, natural and man-made wonders, monuments, and more. Describes maps and map-making, how to plan a trip, and more. Includes activities.

Photographs and simple text tell children how to read and use maps and globes.

Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the lines of latitude and longitude on a map or globe and why they are important to know.

Introduces how to read and use a map key, and provides instructions on how to create a map of one's own bedroom and a key to its symbols.

Describes what map scales are and how to use them to compare map distances to real distances.

Describes different types of maps and how they can be used to find your way.

Describes map symbols and keys and how to use them to read a map.

The user journeys to other countries to learn about the geography, major cities, landmarks, and wildlife of each.

As he spends hours studying his father's world map, a young boy escapes the hunger and misery of refugee life. Based on the author's childhood in Kazakhstan, where he lived as a Polish refugee during World War II.