Follow that map! : a first look at mapping skills

Ritchie introduces mapping skills to young children. Sally and her friends search for Max, the dog, and Ollie, the cat, who are on the lam in the backyard. Throughout the story, children learn mapping features such as a compass rose and its function. Tips on how to use one feature of mapping are indicated in bold print. Ritchie highlights different kinds of maps, such as weather maps, maps to follow routes, treasure maps, and topographical maps....