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Introduces readers to physical maps and their many uses, especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include colorful photos, captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index.
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Have you ever wondered which countries have the most lakes? Or where the highest point in your state is? Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. But how do you use physical maps? And what do the different colors and symbols on these maps mean? Read on to learn all about physical maps!
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Readers will learn how to use maps to locate the world's oceans, rivers, mountains, and deserts. This graphic-rich book not only explains the important features of physical maps and why people use them, but it teaches the all-important skills of reading maps. From a compass rose and legend, to color coding and latitude and longitude lines, students get a taste for the basics of map reading. A follow-up activity allows students to pinpoint directions...
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Where should we vacation if we want to see mountains? Where can we go to be near a big lake? Is there a desert in Kansas? As students read All About Physical Maps, they'll be able to answer these questions and more. They'll learn to interpret a map legend and identify natural features. Comparing physical maps of the same area over time will aid children in identifying changes to the landscape. Readers will apply their knowledge by creating a physical...
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Civilization of the American Indian volume 157
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1 atlas (x, 109 pages) : illustrations, maps ; 31 cm.
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English
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