How to use maps

Explores map drawing, explaining different types of maps, scale, landmarks, symbols, and more.

"Explains the concept of Global Positioning System, or GPS--how it works, why it was developed, and how it is used to create online maps"--Provided by publisher.

Explores map reading and describes different types of maps and what they are used for.

Explores map reading and how to use keys, legends, and symbols to understand the information given on a map.

Explores map drawing, explaining different types of maps, scale, landmarks, symbols, and more.

This book teaches how to use a map scale to determine distance and how to use a map to plan a trip.

This book introduces compass roses, the history of longitude and latitude, Earth's time zones, and the relationship between latitude and climate.

This book introduces how to use a map's legend or key and presents some commonly used map symbols.

This book provides pointers for making your own maps including discussion of various map types and introduction to key map elements.

This book explains how the GPS, or Global Positioning System, works, and explores online map systems such as Google Maps and MapQuest.