Mapping a Country by Jen Green (author)

Full of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a the UK. This book will show you what a bird’s eye map is by looking at aerial photos; how landmarks can be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance; what map plans are; how compass points show you how to find directions; how to follow pathways and roads; how to use grid references; looking at landuse ; and looking at transport maps.

Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child’s attention helping them to learn these important map skills.