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Using Maps

Using Maps

Introduces key concepts needed for map reading and map making. This series explores different types of maps, photographs and illustrations, and includes activities and quizzes, making it ideal for learning essential map skills.

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ISBN 9780750266772
Published 14 February 2012 by Hachette Children's Books
Format Paperback
Author(s) By Gillet, Jack
By Gillet, Meg
Series Maps & Mapping Skills

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ISBN-13 9780750266772
ISBN-10 0750266775
Stock Available
Status In stock at publisher; ships 7-15 working days
Publisher Hachette Children's Books
Imprint Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Publication Date 14 February 2012
International Publication Date 13 October 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Format Paperback
Author(s) By Gillet, Jack
By Gillet, Meg
Series Maps & Mapping Skills
Category Geography & Environment
Interest Age 9-11 years
Reading Age 9-11 years
NBS Text School Textbooks & Study Guides: Social Sciences
ONIX Text Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions Width: 203mm
Height: 232mm
Spine: 3mm
Weight 160g
Dewey Code 912.014
Catalogue Code 235811

Description of this Textbook

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.

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Author's Bio

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.

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