Cómo usar mapas (How to Use Maps)

Without a scale, the people reading a map could only hazard a guess as to whether the distance between two points on it is a matter of a few hundred feet or a few hundred miles. This useful book teaches kids how to use a map scale to determine distance, both as the crow flies and based on a particular route. It also discusses working with map grids and using a map to plan a trip. Series Review: How To Use Maps"These Books Give Students A Solid Background For Understanding The World Of Cartography. Each Title Describes The Basic Concepts. The Series Adequately Explains The Elements Of Maps And Map Reading. ... Teachers Should Rely

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. Series Review: How To Use Maps"These Books Give Students A Solid Background For Understanding The World Of Cartography. Each Title Describes The Basic Concepts. The Series Adequately Explains The Elements Of Maps And Map Reading. ... Teachers Should Rely