How to Read a Map by Melanie Waldron (English) Paperback Book

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Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the different types of features used on maps, explaining what they can show us and how to make sense of them.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics.

Table of Contents

Marvellous maps 4 A world of maps 6 Layers of information 8 Map symbols 10 Which way up? 12 Shades of colour 14 Contour lines 16 Map scales 18 Finding the distance 20 Lines of latitude and longitude 22 Pinpointing positions 24 Using maps 26 Get mapping! 28 Glossary 30 Find out more 31 Index 32

Review

Despite society's growing reliance on GPS systems, the attractive Let's Go Mapping! series emphasizes this still important life skill. Large full-color photos and, of course, maps galore complement the accessible text. How to Read a Map identifies and describes such map components as titles, symbols, a compass rose, contour lines, and latitude and longitude. It explains various ways to read maps, such as using bar scales to determine distance and grid lines to pinpoint positions. Mapping Information relates the purpose of maps and how the manipulation of colors, scales, symbols, dots, and lines are used to convey information. The text also explains how maps, particularly digital maps, are used for fishing, farming, and other trades. As the title suggests, Types of Maps looks at a variety of maps, including political, physical, topographical, pictorial, statistical, and weather, as well as the differences between flat maps and globes and between historical and modern maps. Sidebars across the series offers interesting map-related facts, such as how a map was used to track down the source of a cholera epidemic in the 1800s, while a concluding activity reinforces comprehension. These useful books will keep students pointed in the right direction. -Angela Leeper Booklist 6/1/2013 and 6/15/2013-- "Booklist"

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Despite society's growing reliance on GPS systems, the attractive Let's Go Mapping! series emphasizes this still important life skill. Large full-color photos and, of course, maps galore complement the accessible text. How to Read a Map identifies and describes such map components as titles, symbols, a compass rose, contour lines, and latitude and longitude. It explains various ways to read maps, such as using bar scales to determine distance and grid lines to pinpoint positions. Mapping Information relates the purpose of maps and how the manipulation of colors, scales, symbols, dots, and lines are used to convey information. The text also explains how maps, particularly digital maps, are used for fishing, farming, and other trades. As the title suggests, Types of Maps looks at a variety of maps, including political, physical, topographical, pictorial, statistical, and weather, as well as the differences between flat maps and globes and between historical and modern maps. Sidebars across the series offers interesting map-related facts, such as how a map was used to track down the source of a cholera epidemic in the 1800s, while a concluding activity reinforces comprehension. These useful books will keep students pointed in the right direction. -Angela Leeper Booklist 6/1/2013 and 6/15/2013

Details ISBN1410949060 Author Melanie Waldron Pages 32 Language English ISBN-10 1410949060 ISBN-13 9781410949066 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 912.014 Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-01 Short Title LETS GET MAPPING HT READ A MAP Publisher Raintree Series Let's Get Mapping! Imprint Raintree Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-01-01 NZ Release Date 2013-01-01 US Release Date 2013-01-01 UK Release Date 2013-01-01 Audience Age 7-9 Illustrations Maps; Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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