Shireman, Myrl.

Map reading skills / Myrl Shireman; [editors] Mary Dieterich; Sarah M Anderson; [proofreader] Margaret Brown. -- - 76 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm. - Carson-Dellosa learning spot. .

Introduction -- Developing map skills -- Understanding latitude and longitude -- Learning about latitude and longitude -- Using the sun to determine latitude -- Longitude and time -- Can you find the survivors? -- Reproducible maps -- Learning about the Global Positioning System -- Answer keys -- Photo credits.

"Map Reading Skills provides students with practice in map reading and the use of latitude and longitude to locate places on a variety of maps and globes. A section on how the Global Positioning System works allows students to keep up-to-date with new technology. Students will also investigate time zones and longitude around the world."--Cover, p. [4].



9781580376280


Map reading -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Juvenile literature.
Maps -- Problems, exercises, etc. -- Juvenile literature.
Navigation -- Juvenile literature.

912.014/Sh65