How to Read Maps

Arcturus Publishing

ISBN 10: 1784042110 / ISBN 13: 9781784042110

Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2015

About this Item

Packed full of colorful maps, vivid illustrations, lively, engaging text, and with a giant fold-out map of the Earth, this is the ultimate guide to reading, understanding, and making maps for children aged 8 and up. Learning how to read a map is one of the most useful skills a child can learn, and this book teaches the essentials in the most accessible and entertaining way possible. It reveals the secrets and techniques of map-making, showing young readers how to use maps and create their own maps. Packed with fun activities, children are shown how to make a working compass using simple household objects, and are encouraged to engage with maps to find locations, trace routes, decipher symbols, and more. With dynamic, captivating text accompanied by accurate, expertly drawn maps and vibrant color photographs, How to Read Maps is the perfect guide to lead younger readers through the world of mapping.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Read Maps
• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784042110
• ISBN 13: 9781784042110
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Rochester, Kate
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Packed full of colorful maps, vivid illustrations, lively, engaging text, and with a giant fold-out map of the Earth, this is the ultimate guide to reading, understanding, and making maps for children aged 8 and up. Learning how to read a map is one of the most useful skills a child can learn, and this book teaches the essentials in the most accessible and entertaining way possible. It reveals the secrets and techniques of map-making, showing young readers how to use maps and create their own maps. Packed with fun activities, children are shown how to make a working compass using simple household objects, and are encouraged to engage with maps to find locations, trace routes, decipher symbols, and more. With dynamic, captivating text accompanied by accurate, expertly drawn maps and vibrant color photographs, How to Read Maps is the perfect guide to lead younger readers through the world of mapping.

About the Authors

Arcturus Publishing is dedicated to creating a broad range of high-quality books at excellent prices. With the help of a wide range of talented authors and illustrators, we aim to combine strong content, attractive design, great production values, and exceptional value for money. From practical art to philosophy, history to crafts, and true crime to humor, there is something for everyone.

Arcturus Publishing is dedicated to creating a broad range of high-quality books at excellent prices. With the help of a wide range of talented authors and illustrators, we aim to combine strong content, attractive design, great production values, and exceptional value for money. From practical art to philosophy, history to crafts, and true crime to humor, there is something for everyone.