Reading Metrics
Description
The book "The Story Behind Maps" by Barbara A. Somervill is a nonfiction resource for middle-grade readers that explores the history of maps from ancient times to the present. It examines commonly used maps, including world maps, topographic maps, and navigational charts, explaining their purposes and unique features. The book also provides practical guidance on how to read and interpret different types of maps, teaching young readers essential cartographic skills.
Quick Summary
Kids will uncover the bizarre and mind-blowing secrets behind maps, from deadly surveying mistakes to hidden treasures that never existed. The book is packed with weird map facts, mysterious blank spots, and stories of explorers who got everything completely wrong. If your kid loves "The 39 Clues" or National Geographic Kids weird history books, they'll be hooked on these map mysteries. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who love trivia, mysteries, and learning about the world through strange and surprising stories.