Grade ToFourth Grade
SynopsisLearn history and geography while studying maps of countries, continents, and bodies of water. Plus, an introduction to time zones. This engaging, six-book series on map-reading skills for grades 1-6 expands students' ideas of what a map is or can be. From learning to design a map of the neighborhood (grade 1) to analyzing geopolitical maps (grades 2-6), the series is appropriately challenging and fun. Concepts discussed include map keys, scales and grids, cardinal directions, latitude and longitude, and transportation routes. A musthave for your geography unit!, Go global as you tap into both history and geography (and math, of course ) to understand continents, countries, bodies of water, landmasses, and borders. Lessons on topography are interspersed with thought-provoking mini-tutorials on everything from population density and manufacturing to agriculture and climate. Activities encourage students to go beyond their backyard to ponder the world. Bonus: an introduction to time zones, Go global as you tap into both history and geography (and math, of course ) to understand continents, countries, bodies of water, landmasses, and borders. Lessons on topography are interspersed with thought-provoking mini-tutorials on everything from population density and manufacturing to agriculture and climate. Activities encourage students to go beyond their backyard to ponder the world. Bonus: an introduction to time zones For use with Grade 4., Learn history and geography while studying maps of countries, continents, and bodies of water. Plus, an introduction to time zones.