Types of Maps (Let's Get Mapping!)

Waldron, Melanie

ISBN 10: 1410949044 ISBN 13: 9781410949042

Publisher: Raintree, 2013

Synopsis

Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the many different types of maps available and discusses which are best for different applications.

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About the Author

Melanie Waldron worked in children's publishing for many years before becoming a full-time author. She has written many non-fiction books for young people and specializes in science and geography topics.

From Booklist

Despite society’s growing reliance on GPS systems, the attractive Let’s Get Mapping! series emphasizes this still important life skill. Large full-color photos and, of course, maps galore complement the accessible text. As the title suggests, Types of Maps looks at a variety of maps, including political, physical, topographical, pictorial, statistical, and weather, as well as the differences between flat maps and globes and between historical and modern maps. Sidebars across the series offer interesting map-related facts, such as how a map was used to track down the source of a cholera epidemic in the 1800s, while a concluding activity reinforces comprehension. These useful books will keep students pointed in the right direction. Grades 3-5. --Angela Leeper

Edition details

• Publisher: Raintree
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1410949044
• ISBN 13: 9781410949042
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32