Maps – Getting from Here to There
Author: Harvey Weiss
Page Length: 64
Genre: Non-Fiction
PLOT SUMMARY: The book begins with the narrator describing his desk in his room. He then draws a map to inform the reader how to find him. He expands the maps to finding his room if you began by looking at the globe.
He then defines a compass and explains how to make one. Further explanation is given about scale maps, topographical maps, definitions of latitude and longitude, and using all of the terms when looking at a globe.
In addition, he explains marine charts and symbols, as well as, special purpose maps for subways, aircrafts, environment and roads.
REVIEW: This is an excellent informational book with interesting explanations and good illustrations that should capture the interest of a reluctant reader. I would suggest it to be used at the beginning of any geography course either in middle, junior high or high school grades. I believe boys would especially enjoy it.
AREAS FOR TEACHING: Geographical vocabulary
TOUCHY AREAS: None
RELATED BOOKS: The Map Catalog: Every Kind of Map and Chart on Earth and Even Some Above It
MOVIE CONNECTIONS: The Planet Earth (2007)
RELATED WEBSITES:
www.canlearn.com/ReadingR/5-5007SG.pdf
www.teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnesF2000/fraful/fullmer.htm
REVIEWED BY: Shirley Wagner
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