Teach students the language of maps and watch them discover the world! Here are the basics of reading maps along with using a compass; reading latitude and longitude; drawing map symbols; using time zone maps and understanding political, physical, road, city, weather, product maps and much more. Following directions today will prepare your students for tomorrow's travels! Chapters include: Introduction to Maps, Maps and Globes, Using an Atlas, Directions, Using a Map Grid, Latitude and Longitude, Time Zones, Map Scales and Distance, Direction and Distance, Map Keys, Road Maps, Mileage Charts, Political Maps, City Maps, Inset Maps, Physical Maps, Specialty Maps, Appendix, Answer Key.