Symbols and Keys

by Jennifer M. Besel

Overview

Grab a map, and unlock the secret to those tiny pictures. Learn how to find where to go using symbols and keys.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476535227
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2013
Series:	Maps
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	470L (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

Shapes on a map — Shape symbols — Picture symbols — Color symbols.

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.

Library Media Connection

12/01/2013
Gr 1–3—Although map reading is not as popular as it once was, these three titles can still be valuable in the classroom. The oversize books have a large font, a small amount of text, and a picture that takes up at least one page of a spread. The texts are clear and straightforward with two to three sentences per page. "Maps use cardinal directions to show the way. Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west." The photographs and illustrations are attractive and colorful, but the images of the kids are stiff and staged. The simple maps give readers an opportunity to try out their new skills. The last page includes two or three "Critical Thinking Using the Common Core" questions. Effective resources for teachers who are introducing map reading and skills.—Stephanie Farnlacher, Trace Crossings Elementary School, Hoover, AL

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