The Lost Treasure of Larry Longfoot ~ Learning to Use a Map

Take It Outside

by Cari Meister, Adam Michael Record (Illustrator), Robert Roth (Consultant Editor)

Captain Cal has a map to find the lost treasure of Larry Longfoot. But there's a problem Cal cant read maps. Luckily, Heidi Hey is willing to join Cal on his big adventure to Boot Island. From the compass rose to legends and keys, join Cal and Heidi as they learn all about maps.

24 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

About the author

Cari Meister lives on a small farm in Minnesota with her husband, four sons, three horses, one dog and one cat. Cari enjoys running, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and yoga. She loves to visit libraries and schools!

Reviews

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story follows two pirates searching for treasure, using a single map of "Boot Island," which is, surprisingly enough, shaped like a boot. The treasure map includes a legend, a compass rose, and a scale. Once the two pirates arrive on the island, they have to figure out how to follow the map to the X marks the spot. There is also a surprise at the end. The illustrations are cartoony, but clear, and readers should be able to follow the action easily. The back matter includes an activity, glossary, bibliography, index, and one internet site.