Hoe, Susan.

Where we live / by Susan Hoe. - U.S. ed. - Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2009. - 32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm. - Gareth Stevens learning library Maps and mapping . - Hoe, Susan. Maps and mapping. . - Gareth Stevens learning library. .

Includes index.

What is a map? -- Why do we need maps? -- Mapping your bedroom -- Mapping your town -- Using your town map -- Mapping your country -- Mapping the world -- Mapping a country in Africa: Sudan -- Mapping Grace's village -- Measuring for maps -- Mapping with computers -- Mapping African animals -- Making a playground map.

Explains what maps are and why they are important, looks at how maps can be used to provide information about where people live, and includes an activity.

3.8 Follett Library Resources. 3-6 Follett Library Resources.

0836892070 (lib. bdg.) 0836893042 0836893344 (softcover) 9780836892079 (lib. bdg.) 9780836893045 (set : lib. bdg.) 9780836893342 (softcover)

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Cartography--Juvenile literature.
Maps--Juvenile literature.
Cartography.
Maps.
Map drawing.
Maps.

GA105.6 / .H645 2009

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