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Rebecca E. Hirsch

Have you ever wondered which countries have the most lakes? Or where the highest point in your state is? Physical maps show landscape features. They also often show land elevation, or how high the land is above sea level. 

But how do you use physical maps? And what do the different colors and symbols on these maps mean? Read on to learn all about physical maps!

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Searchlight Books™ — What Do You Know about Maps?

Using Physical Maps

Ever wonder which states are the cloudiest? Or what city gets the most snow? Climate maps can tell you. They show average weather conditions—in your neighborhood, around the world, or even on Mars! 

But how do you read a climate map? And how are these maps made? Read on to learn the details!

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Using Climate Maps

Ever wonder what the capital of Alaska is? Or how many states share a border with New York? Political maps show state and national boundaries. They include major cities and places created by people.

 But how do you use political maps? And what map features help you answer geographical questions? Read on to become a map genius!

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Using Political Maps

Tracy Nelson Maurer

Ever wonder what route would get you from coast to coast the fastest? Or where to find camping spots on a road trip? 

Road maps and GPS give details about routes and sites. But how do you use them? And how can you make the most of these tools to get the information you need? Read on to become a pro at using GPS and road maps!

As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores the geographical question—What Do You Know about Maps? Informative text, compelling photos, and engaging captions will help you expand your map knowledge!

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Using Road Maps and GPS

Ever wonder what crops grow in North Carolina? Or which state park is nearest to your home? Economic and resource maps show what natural resources are in a place and how people in that place earn money.

 They can also include data about industries. But how do you use these maps? And what goes into the process of creating them? Read on to become a map whiz!

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Using Economic and Resource Maps

Want to know just how tall Mount Everest is? Or what the city of Denver's elevation is? Then look at a topographic map! These maps use lines to show the height and shape of Earth's surface. 

But how do you read the lines? And what other features do these maps have? Learn the ins and outs of topographic maps!

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