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Mapping mountains

Name: Mapping mountains
ISBN: 9780431013251

By Louise Spilsbury

Can you uncover mountains’ hidden shapes using lines, symbols and clever map-reading clues?

informative illustrated practical engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Travel

What is Mapping mountains about?

Discover how maps reveal the shape and height of mountains. This clear, illustrated guide introduces essential mapping skills, from reading simple maps and using symbols to understanding scale, contours and grid references. Explore maps of mountain ranges in Britain and around the world, and learn how photographs, diagrams and map keys help you interpret the landscape. Practical games and activities encourage you to practise your skills and become a confident map reader.

About the author

Louise Spilsbury is a talented author who has written over 200 books for children. She loves making tricky topics easy to understand, from science and history to animals and the environment. Louise enjoys helping young readers discover new ideas and encourages everyone to be curious about the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2005

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