
Maps and Mapping Skills: Using Maps
Wayland (Publisher)
Published on 13. October 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7502-6677-2 (ISBN)
Description
Reading and interpreting a variety of maps is an important geographical skill and enquiry method. Maps and Mapping skills is a series that looks at basic and intermediate geographical skills involved in map reading and map making. By translating the three dimensional into two, children are encouraged to hone their thinking skills and spacial awareness, and consider the presentation of complex information into a logical and usable map.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
160 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7502-6677-2 (9780750266772)
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Persons
After travelling widely as a Naval Officer, Jack Gillett taught geography for over 25 years and has written more than 20 books for KS2 to A-level. He is also an experienced GCSE Geography Examiner. Meg Gillett is a highly experienced geography teacher and GCSE examiner. After several years working in the leisure and tourism industry, she returned to the classroom and has since written a range of textbooks for KS2 to A-level.
Content
Maps at work Topological maps National parks How to follow a route Weather maps Navigation charts Road atlases Llandudno's history Use your skills: Exploring Llandudno Land use in Llandudno Land use maps Use your skills: Llandudno's visitors Use your skills: Crossword Glossary Index and answers O.S. Symbols