Map Scales (Rookie Read-About Geography: Map Skills)

Rookie Read-About Geography

by Mary Dodson Wade

Maps provide a variety of important information, from weather patterns to the locations of roads and streets. Because maps can be used to provide such a variety of information, they can also vary widely in scale. Readers will discover how to use a map's key to determine its scale. They will also learn how scales can be used to measure distances.

Genres: Maps, Geography

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book with a purpose. It is short and sweet and helps children to understand the concept of scale when looking at a map.

[Brittany N · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book can be used when discussing maps. It explains map scales.

[Kyra Fowler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very basic examples of what a map scale is and how to use one.

[J. Jefferson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was written simply with good illustrations and examples. I would recommend it for students in grades 1 through 3 as an introduction to map scales.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

We are working on a map unit and this book is helpful for the kids. First Grade Unit