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Learning how to read all different kinds of maps is a valuable skill. There are maps that depict different natural landforms, groups of people, weather patterns, and towns and cities. Money and trade can also be shown on maps. Readers gain knowledge about economics through this creative look at maps that deal with these concepts. Concise text makes this subject easy to understand. The detailed glossary, helpful fact boxes, useful diagrams and graphic organizers, and bright, full-color examples of maps enhance this reading experience.

Some maps only show us where different locations are, but others also deal with the population in these locations. In this resourceful guide to mapping people, readers learn how to decipher and create these kinds of maps. Helpful diagrams, informational fact boxes, a detailed glossary, useful graphic organizers, and vivid, full-color examples of maps further expand readers' understanding of this essential social studies curriculum topic. The focus of this volume is also meant to help young readers gain more knowledge about diversity and the many ways that it can be shown.

Maps are used to help guide us to where we want to go and to help us learn about new places. Readers learn how to utilize maps of towns and cities in this age-appropriate and accessible resource. They discover the value of learning how to read a map and gain confidence from practicing that essential life skill. In addition to the useful main text, detailed diagrams, interesting fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, a full glossary, and vibrant, full-color examples of maps aid readers in understanding this important social studies curriculum topic.