All Kinds of Maps

by Susan Ahmadi Hansen

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666349641
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:	480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Why Do We Use Maps? 4

Paper Maps, Digital Maps, and Globes 6

Physical Maps 8

Political Maps 10

Road Maps 12

Other Types of Maps 14

Using Maps 18

Learning from Maps 20

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

About the Author 24

Interviews

Simple, age-appropriate guides to key mapping skills;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2022

Gr 2–4—The series is about maps, how they are created, and how to read and use them successfully. A table of contents followed by what a map is, why it is used, and the importance of knowing the symbols, keys, and scale. Vocabulary words are in bold in short paragraphs of text that are accompanied by a color picture. The broad spectrum of maps are shown and described, such as physical, political, road, and how maps can be presented: either paper, electronic/digital, and globe. A map activity is in each title that has readers answer questions by using a map. The back matter includes a glossary, reading more/internet sites, and an index. While the series is very specific, it offers real world skill building and more understanding for other subjects, like history or science that use maps to impart more information. VERDICT A comprehensive guide for elementary readers about every aspect of maps.

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