Longitude and Latitude

Rookie Read-About Geography

by Rebecca Olien

Maps provide a variety of important information, from weather patterns to the locations of roads and streets.Longitude and latitude are one of the key concepts involved in using maps. Readers will learn the difference between the two types of lines and how to find them on both maps and globes. They will also discover how the lines can be used to pinpoint locations and give directions.

Paperback

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

Rebecca Olien was an elementary classroom teacher for 20 years in Wisconsin. She now lives in Oregon where she teaches education courses at Southern Oregon University and is the education program coordinator for Schneider Museum of Art. Rebecca has published many books and articles for both teachers and children.