Understanding local maps
By: by Meg Gillett, Jack Gillett
Contributors: Gillett, Jack
Series: Maps and mapping skills; Maps and mapping skills
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780750252287
Subjects: Maps; Map drawing; Juvenile literature; Map reading
Description: Introduces the basic principles of navigating a local landscape, including geographical concepts of co-ordinates and contours, field sketches and sketch maps. Includes practical activities and quizzes. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Table of contents: title: A bird's eye view; title: Using co-ordinates; title: Drawing maps from memory; title: Tourist maps; title: Maps at sea; title: Introducing O.S. maps; title: Distance, direction and scale; title: Contour lines; title: Contour patterns; title: The human landscape; title: Using sketches; title: Use your skills: map practise; title: Use your skills: finding features; title: Use your skills: crossword.