Map Basics
Series: Map Readers
Publisher: Heinemann
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Chicago, United States of America
Language: eng
Format: Library binding
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781403467942
Subjects: Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Geography; Juvenile literature; Juvenile Nonfiction; Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science; Children: Grades 3-4; Map reading; Maps
Description: *Map Basics* offers a user-friendly guide to reading and understanding maps for first-time map users. Beginning with a simple explanation of the history of mapmaking, the book introduces the fundamental elements of maps. Topics covered include how to find direction and location, types o maps, map scale, map projection, and how modern technologies have changed the way we make and use maps.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: label: Introduction
pagenum: 4; label: History of mapping
pagenum: 6; label: Getting to know your globe
pagenum: 8; label: Map projections
pagenum: 10; label: Map scale
pagenum: 12; label: The elements of a map
pagenum: 14; label: Finding direction
pagenum: 16; label: Finding a location
pagenum: 18; label: Types of maps
pagenum: 20; label: The future of mapping
pagenum: 26; label: Make your own maps
pagenum: 28; label: Glossary
pagenum: 30; label: Further reading
pagenum: 31; label: Index
pagenum: 32