"Physical geography is a common feature shown on maps, and it's important for readers to know how to interpret maps that depict the natural world around them. From the informational main text, they gain knowledge of what various symbols mean on a map and how to both read and create maps that show physical geography"--OCLC.
Provides an exploration of Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica, discussing their climates, wildlife, natural landmarks, industries, sports and more, using maps.
Explores the process of making and reading maps, from using sticks and clay to plot early routes, to satellites that circle the globe. Includes activities for making your own maps.
Ken Jennings shares his enthusiasm of maps and discusses a number of related topics, such as map making and collecting, the National Geographic Bee, and Google Earth.
Provides examples of various types of maps accompanied by tips for creating your own version in the same style. Highlights key cartographic elements and profiles a selection of international map artists. Includes step-by-step instructions, color photographs, pages of paper to use for map-making.
Explains what maps are and why they are important, looks at how maps can be used to provide information about different habitats, and includes an activity.
Tells the story of how people became aware of their physical place on the planet, discussing how observations of nature--such as the migration patterns of birds, river and ocean currents, and the movements of the sun, moon, and stars--led to the development of mapping and navigation.
Provides an introduction to maps explaining scale; using a compass; longitude and latitude; measuring elevation, depth, and astronomical units ; and related math concepts.
