Map Scales

by Jennifer M. Besel

Overview

Grab a map, and figure out how far from here to there. Learn how to use map scales to find distances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476535234
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Maps
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 6.70(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	NC500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.

Jennifer Besel has the best job in the world—writing and editing books for kids! Her book The Captivating, Creative, Unusual History of Comic Books was a 2011 notable book from the National Council for the Social Studies, the Children's Book Council, and the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. It was also a 2010 VOYA honor book. Jen reads, writes, and plays in Mankato, Minnesota, with her husband and two sons.

Table of Contents

It's Too Short! 4

Bar Scales 8

Ratio Scales 12

Word Scales 16

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 24

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

These books are designed to help develop critical thinking using the Common Core. They all contain excellent, colorful pictures and drawings. . . .the material is clear, concise, and very well-presented.

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