maps

Explains what maps are, focusing on topographic maps, with discussion of scale, legends, contours, and contour lines; and looks at how topographic maps can be used. Includes a glossary.

A guide to understanding road maps, explaining what maps are, how to use the legend, how to understand scale and direction, and how to use the grid. Includes a look at road maps of the future.

Introduces basic map concepts through a story in which a boy learns his route to school with help from his father.

Introduces young readers to labels and symbols on maps.

Briefly discusses different types of maps and globes and explains such map-related terms as symbol, key, direction, and scale.

A collection of maps provides views of the owner's bedroom, school, playground, and other realms farther away.

The Cat in the Hat teaches Dick and Sally about cartography and the uses of different kinds of maps.

An introduction to map reading, including key, scale, and different kinds of maps.

Provides information and activities for understanding all kinds of maps and learning how they are made.

A look at different geographical areas from the perspectives of an eagle, rabbit, crow, horse, and gull.