Follow that Map! A First Look at Mapping Skills
Follow That Map! A First Look at Mapping Skills by Scot Ritchie is a 32-page interactive picture book published by Kids Can Press in 2009. This engaging title introduces children to the concept of mapping, emphasizing its role in understanding both familiar and distant locations. Through a search-and-find format, young readers will accompany Sally and her friends on an imaginative journey as they seek out Max and Ollie, a playful dog and cat that have ventured beyond their backyard.
In this book, children will discover how maps can enhance their exploration of various environments, from their neighborhoods to far-off places. The narrative encourages participation, inviting kids to join the quest for Max and Ollie hidden within each map. Additionally, an activity at the end of the book guides children in creating a map of their own bedroom, further reinforcing the mapping skills presented throughout the story.
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Maps are about far more than getting from a to b. Maps can help children understand and explore both their everyday environment and faraway places. With an appealing search-and-find technique, Follow That Map! is an interactive picture book that explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts. Kids will enjoy following Sally and her friends as they search for Max and Ollie, a mischievous dog and cat on the lam from the backyard. Sally and friends take an imaginative trip through the neighborhood, city and country, around the world and beyond.
Kids can join in the search for Max and Ollie, who are hiding somewhere in every map. An activity at the end of the book shows children how to make a map of their bedroom.
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