Different Kinds of Maps

by Julia J. Quinlan

Book Overview

What kind of map would you use to enter the exciting sport of orienteering? How about if you needed to drive from San Diego to San Francisco? Or if you wanted to see which parts of Earth are covered in taiga? This indispensable volume offers lower elementary students an introduction to the most commonly used kinds of maps. It is chock-full of examples of various sorts of maps and offers clear explanations of the advantages of each type.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144886268X
• ISBN13: 9781448862689
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.7" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6