"Describes what map scales are and how to use them to compare map distances to real distances"--Provided by publisher.
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Maps can seem confusing, but they're really just views from above. So who better to guide young readers through the world of maps than Ace McCaw, a geographically gifted parrot who knows how to de-code the language of maps? Big, colourful maps and accompanying photos support exploring the world in spatial terms in this fresh approach to maps.It also features: maps on every spread; illustrated character serves as a guide to the subject; contextual definitions of unfamiliar words; Fact! Boxes; 'Amazing but True'; hands-on activity; read more resources; internet sites; and, the World in Spatial Terms - how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective, and how to analyse the spatial organisations of people, places, and environments on the earth's surface.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00059697451
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00074518791
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Maps are a lot smaller than places on earth. So how can you tell how far it is from here to there? With a map scale and the right skills, you'll know how far to go for every trip. Seller Inventory # CIN1429628790G
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Maps are a lot smaller than places on earth. So how can you tell how far it is from here to there? With a map scale and the right skills, you'll know how far to go for every trip. Seller Inventory # CIN1429628790VG
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 56025439-6
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1429628790-11-1