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The map-savvy parrot, Ace, shares his knowledge of map terms in this ""Map Mania"" volume of the ""First Facts"" series. In clear, humorous language, Ace uses his bird's eye view of the world to explain how maps are drawn. Maps and photos are used together on the same spread to clarify explanations of keys, legends and symbols. The reader is challenged to use new knowledge to answer questions about maps that show the weather forecast and the layout of a library. The definition of each new term is provided in a box at the bottom of the page where the word is introduced. A hands-on section provides directions for making a map of the reader's bedroom. Ace even explains how gamers use symbols to create their own keys as they write video games. At the back of the book, readers will find a glossary of new terms, an index, a list of books on the subject, and directions for using the publisher's Fact Hound resource to locate age-appropriate websites online, adding to the wealth of information offered in this text.-- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"" This book is an excellent tool for parents and teachers who wish to broach the subject of map reading in a simple, straightforward, and practical manner. Subjects include finding answers with a map key, shape symbols, symbols on the road, weather symbols, and picture symbols. Each topic is covered in a double-spread layout with key terms in bold print and a corresponding definition at the bottom of each page. A narrative explanation of the concept is on one side, and a map example is on the opposite page. The ""Wall to Wall Symbols"" presents ways to draw and use a floor map. The book ends with a glossary, recommended future reading, and Internet sites related to the book. This is a wonderful resource for introducing map skills and terminology.-- ""The Lorgnette - Heart of Texas Reviews""

"The map-savvy parrot, Ace, shares his knowledge of map terms in this ""Map Mania"" volume of the ""First Facts"" series. In clear, humorous language, Ace uses his bird's eye view of the world to explain how maps are drawn. Maps and photos are used together on the same spread to clarify explanations of keys, legends and symbols. The reader is challenged to use new knowledge to answer questions about maps that show the weather forecast and the layout of a library. The definition of each new term is provided in a box at the bottom of the page where the word is introduced. A hands-on section provides directions for making a map of the reader's bedroom. Ace even explains how gamers use symbols to create their own keys as they write video games. At the back of the book, readers will find a glossary of new terms, an index, a list of books on the subject, and directions for using the publisher's Fact Hound resource to locate age-appropriate websites online, adding to the wealth of information offered in this text.-- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"" This book is an excellent tool for parents and teachers who wish to broach the subject of map reading in a simple, straightforward, and practical manner. Subjects include finding answers with a map key, shape symbols, symbols on the road, weather symbols, and picture symbols. Each topic is covered in a double-spread layout with key terms in bold print and a corresponding definition at the bottom of each page. A narrative explanation of the concept is on one side, and a map example is on the opposite page. The ""Wall to Wall Symbols"" presents ways to draw and use a floor map. The book ends with a glossary, recommended future reading, and Internet sites related to the book. This is a wonderful resource for introducing map skills and terminology.-- ""The Lorgnette - Heart of Texas Reviews"""

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Erika L. Shores has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids. She studied English and Spanish at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. She lives in Minnesota with her two kids, a big orange cat, and a small, fluffy dog.

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