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A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to the many different kinds of maps there are.

Briefly discusses different types of maps and globes and explains such map-related terms as symbol, key, direction, and scale.

Tha map scale, legend, equator, and more are explained in this introduction to maps and globes.

Introduces how lines of latitude and longitude are used on maps and globes, and includes an explanation of the equator, prime meridian, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce maps and globes to early readers, describing different types and how they are used.

Describes the usefulness of globes to show the roundness of the earth and various consequences of that shape.

Explains the uses of maps and globes, with instructions for making a balloon globe, a model room, a giant compass rose, a contour map, a treasure map, and other projects.

An introduction to maps, globes, and how to use them.

Describes different types of maps and globes, how they are made, what they are used for, and how to understand them.

There are different ways to read maps and globes of the world.

Includes a variety of experiments with a globe to illustrate the movement of the earth and its satellites.

Introduces young readers to maps and globes.

There are different ways to read maps and globes of the world.

Young children learn about maps and globes through simple sentences and illustrated repetitive text in this bilingaul English and Spanish book.

Looks at the similarities and differences between maps and globes, including how flat maps distort size, shape, and distance between places on Earth.