From creating treasure maps to helping children find pen pals, the book still offers many simple, fun activities to teach youngsters the fundamentals of geography. We've given the book a new look. And, we've updated the resources, adding materials on the standards, as well as some software and Web sites. A lot has changed in the study of geography since 1990. But a lot remains the same.
Parents are still a child's first and ongoing teachers.
When you talk with your children about world events or vacation plans and you turn to an atlas or a map, you teach them a great deal. Not only do you help them learn how to use maps, but over time, you help them form their own mental map of the world. They can then better organize and understand information about other people and events. This learning process can be fun. We hope you and your children will enjoy the games, maps, and suggested activities that follow.