maps

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Ways to find your way

types of maps
2008
Describes different types of maps, and explains how to use them to find directions and other information.

Weather maps

2007
Examines the basic features of weather maps, including their symbols and colors, temperature, air pressure, precipitation, direction and wind, forecasting, how they are made, and their various uses.

Climate maps

2007
Examines the basic features of climate maps, including their symbols and colors, representations of climate zones, latitude, temperature, precipitation, microclimates, and their various uses.

Physical maps

2007
Examines the basic features of physical maps including their symbols and colors, representations of landforms, and various uses of physical maps.

Mapping

2010
Presents a discussion of maps that covers how they are made and what they signify, such as the layout of buildings and streets; topography; routes; and political boundaries, and examines the use of maps as a tool.

Reading maps

2009
This book introduces map reading providing an overview of map symbols, map features, legends, scale and distance, and more.

Map types

2009
This book introduces different kinds of maps, including street maps, political maps, topographic maps, weather maps, and more.

Map parts

2009
This book introduces essential parts of maps, including the title, the compass rose, the legend, the scale, and more.

Map keys

2003
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.

Latitude and longitude

2003
Introduces how lines of latitude and longitude are used on maps and globes, and includes an explanation of the equator, prime meridian, and more.

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