Making Your Own Maps

by Susan Ahmadi Hansen

Overview

Need help getting around your new neighborhood or school? A map can help! Learn how to make your own, and you’ll be a pro at getting around a new place in no time! This interactive introduction to map-making will help kids build visual literacy skills and navigate their world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666349665
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:	420L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Why Make Your Own Map? 4

What's on a Map? 6

Scales 8

Landmarks 10

Symbols and Keys 12

Compass Roses 16

Using Your Map 18

Make a Treasure Map 20

Glossary 22

Read More/Internet Sites 23

Index/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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