maps

Easy-to-read maps of all the countries and oceans, with fact files packed with up-to-date information about each region. Satelite views of the planet Earth, flags and statistics for all countries, geographical dictionary of more than 9,000 place names.

Provides an introduction to map reading that covers why maps are needed, symbols, different kinds of maps, map features, legends, direction, relative location, latitude, longitude, scale, and distance.

An introduction to maps and mapping, covering map features, orientation, navigation, and the history of mapping in Canada.

Describes several kinds of maps--town, country, underwater, star--and how maps are made, and includes three mapmaking projects.

Physical and political maps of the world.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text introduce young readers to map reading and understanding grid coordinates.

Explains what latitude and longitude are and how they work, showing how to find global address coordinates on maps.

This one-step resource includes dozens of activities, games and reproducibles that make map skills fun to teach and fun to learn.

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.