Map My Continent

First Step Nonfiction: Map It Out

by Jennifer Boothroyd

Learn how to draw a map of North America. Simple text takes early readers step by step through the types of features a continent map needs to have and how to find the information.

Genres: Geography, Nonfiction

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Vannessa Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great learning guide for young children. Readers will learn what a map is, how to plan and draw a map both local and international and the use of an atlas and compass and what the symbols and the key on a map are for. An informative read.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of six books in the series; the other books include Map My Country; Map My State; Map My Neighborhood; Map My Home; and Map My Room.
This is a very short and very simple book, possibly for grades 1 and 2, although some students may need help with some of the vocabulary. Basically, the book shows students how to plan what to put on their map; then, using a blank map of a continent (in this case, the North American continent), how to add country names, river names, and other places to the map. Students are also instructed to include a compass rose and a map key. Very basic, very straightforward, very utilitarian. Illustrated with photos and drawings. Includes Fun Facts about continents, a glossary, and an index.