How to Use Maps

by Susan Ahmadi Hansen

Overview

How long is the drive from Florida to Oregon? What's the shortest route to the picnic? How can you get around a big park without getting lost? Discover the many ways maps can provide information and help solve problems. This first introduction to using maps will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666349658
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	On the Map
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Maps and Their Uses 4

Finding Places 6

Using Grids 8

Measuring Distances 10

Using Cardinal Directions 12

Using Special Maps 16

Maps and You 18

Plan a Trip 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

About the Author 24

Interviews

Simple, age-appropriate guides to key mapping skills;