maps

Eleven-year-old twins Jason and Julia, along with their friend Rick, find themselves in ancient Egypt in search of an important map after going through a magical door in their old English mansion.

Describes the history of mapmaking and provides instructions for making maps.

Contains lessons, illustrations, and activities designed to introduce young geographers to the world of maps.

A history of mapmaking showing how maps both reflect and change people's view of the world.

Explains how to measure distance on maps through use of scale bars, color keys, and contour lines; includes suggested activities to illustrate the concepts.

Points out the various kinds of information which different maps offer and suggests activities for further study.

In 1968, with the Vietnam War raging, thirteen-year-old Lyza inherits a project from her deceased grandfather, who had been using his knowledge of maps and the geography of Lyza's New Jersey hometown to locate the lost treasure of Captain Kidd.

Explores the development of map making from the earliest plans carved on stone to the latest computer-drawn charts.

This book includes eleven maze puzzles to solve on zoo adventure themes which reinforce mapping and direction skills. Solutions are included.

This book includes eleven maze puzzles to solve on school adventure themes which reinforce mapping and direction skills. Solutions are included.