The Compass Rose and Cardinal Directions

by Caitlin McAneney

Overview

One of the most recognizable map symbols, the compass rose, is also the most useful. It shows the cardinal directions, and, when used with a compass, it can help hikers and orienteers reach their destination. Readers are introduced to the compass rose and the cardinal and intermediate directions it displays. Detailed examples lead readers through using a compass rose on a map. Full-color images accompany important map skills, engaging readers with content consistent with the social studies curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482410839
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Library
Publication date:	08/01/2014
Series:	Map Basics
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What's a Compass Rose? 4

History of the Compass Rose 6

Cardinal Directions 8

Intermediate Directions 10

Exact Directions 12

Using a Compass Rose 14

True North 16

What's a Compass? 18

Directions on a Compass 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 3–6—These books are a tutorial on how to read and use maps. They are divided into nine facing-page "chapters," with about two paragraphs that introduce and define a topic on the left and a well-captioned full-page photo or map on the right. A "Just the Facts" banner on each text page adds more information or an interesting example. Vocabulary and content are elementary, with concrete examples that will help emerging readers understand maps. There is some oversimplification (Latitude implies that Galileo solved the problem of measuring longitude, but he only developed an early method that was never actually used by seafarers) and omission of important information, such as Time Zone's failure to explain the International Date Line. Most of the content is widely available in either extant titles or online sources, making them supplemental report or classroom support choices.

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