"In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room"--Provided by publisher.

"The book includes a suggested scope and sequence for teaching map skills in the elementary grades and a glossary of geographic terms"--

This classic map and compass navigation guide-newly revised for the age of GPS-offers a clear and concise master class on the art of orienteering. GPS devices are great, but they can break, get lost, or easily be hampered by weather conditions, making basic map and compass skills essential for anyone who spends time outdoors. This popular, easy-to-use orienteering handbook has been helping people find their way for more than fifty years. Now updated...

Introduces readers to basic map features, such as legends and scales. Readers will learn how to measure distances, read a compass rose, and use grid systems to locate destinations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

"Maps aren't just for finding your way back home; they're for exploring! Readers will enjoy learning about where to find maps, how to use them, and even how to create their own in Minecraft"--

"Discusses different types of maps, how they are used, and how they represent geographical areas. Includes hands-on activities"--Provided by publisher.