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2) Reading maps
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn how to use lines of longitude and latitude, decipher map legends, and use a compass to orient a map in the real world. They will also discover how maps were first created and how they have changed throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
One day, Anna's friend Zane sends her an invitation to come over to play, and inside the envelope is a map. But Anna is convinced the map can't be right--why has Zane put his house in the middle and hers on the edge? So Anna decides to draw a map of her own, and Dad joins in as well. With an inviting narrative, child-friendly illustrations, and running commentary about various aspects of maps, aspiring cartographers are introduced to everything from...
6) Maps
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"Discusses different types of maps, how they are used, and how they represent geographical areas. Includes hands-on activites"--Provided by publisher.
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Series
Language
English
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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.
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English
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"Why are there stars next to some cities on a map? What's that ruler in the corner for? Learn about the different parts of a map so you can find what you need-whether it's buried treasure or your way to the zoo! This first introduction to decoding maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world"--
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English
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"Which highways pass through Wyoming? How much rain did New Orleans get yesterday? How many people live in Texas? Learn about different kinds of maps and how we use them to understand the places and people around us. This first introduction to types of maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world"--
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English
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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...
16) Symbols and key
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English
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"This book introduces early readers to symbols and the key on a map. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading!"--
17) Mapping
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Language
English
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When a view of Earth's surface is shown on a flat surface, the image is called a map. A map may show the entire surface of Earth, or it may show only certain parts of Earth's surface. Find out more in Mapping, one of the titles in the Social Studies Essential Skills series.
18) Map my country
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Series
Language
English
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An introduction to map skills regarding countries.
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