Book
Mapping where people work / written by Jen Green ; illustrated by Sarah Horne.
Record details
- ISBN: 0750285761
- ISBN: 9780750285766
- Physical Description: 32 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps
- Publisher: London : Wayland, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Includes fun activities to help you learn about map skills"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 18.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Map drawing > Juvenile literature. Maps > Juvenile literature. Cartography > Juvenile literature. |
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 526 Gre | 31681020102901 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Explains the map skills needed for different people's jobs. Learn how to use a plan to map pipes in a house, find a way through town to deliver the post and use a key to explore a zoo. Discover the geography of where people work. - Gardners
A brilliant way to learn about maps, from understanding grids, symbols and keys to making your own map. - Grand Central Pub
Full of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a where people work. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos; how landmarks can be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance; what map plans are; how compass points show you how to find directions; how to follow pathways and roads; how to use grid references; looking at landuse ; and looking at transport maps.
Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
