map drawing

An overview of cartography that describes various technologies such as GPS, GIS and databases that geographers use to study the regular and recurring patterns in the Earth's physical and human systems.

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.

Provides children with advice on reading and using maps and compasses.

A eight volume reference set that provides a history of map making, describes the different types of maps, their purpose and the techniques used to make them, plus the meaning of some of the symbols and how to use them to read maps.

The summer before starting middle school, when eleven-year-old Goldenrod Moram sets out to make a very accurate map of the forest behind her home, she discovers a band of troublemakers, a mysterious old lady, and the ghost of her explorer idol.

Presents an overview of the history of America's westward expansion, including information on colonial times, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the Santa Fe Trail, and more. Includes maps and illustrations.

Harry measures his yard, maps the streets near his house, draws nearby landmarks, and finds out all about making and reading maps.

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