Bibliograph

All about political maps, by Barbara M. Linde

Type

Label

All about political maps, by Barbara M. Linde

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

All about political maps

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Barbara M. Linde

Series statement

Map Basics

Summary

As students read this book, they'll gain a better understanding of the locations of countries of the world. Using a map legend, they'll identify state and country capitals and other cities. They'll see how various landforms create natural borders. After comparing political maps of the United States at different times, students will be able to explain how the country grew. An activity concludes the book to help readers apply what they've learned

Table Of Contents

What is a political map? -- Natural political borders -- Man-made political borders -- Using the legend -- Which way? -- How far is it? -- Changing over time -- City maps -- Map it!

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification

Creator