Map skills are an essential tool for every day life. Lively text and sample maps help students understand maps and how to use them.

The bestselling first edition of this influential resource has been incorporated into the curriculum at forward thinking colleges and universities, a leading vo

* GPS chapter completely updated to reflect newer models and features of GPS receivers now available * Expanded to include a section on routefinding on glaciers

Which countries have gold mines? Where are cattle raised? What resources are found in Mexico? As readers turn the pages of this inviting book, they'll identify

"Websites like MapQuest and Google Maps have transformed the way we think about maps. But these services do more than offer driving directions, they provide API