2. • My topic that I have chosen for this guide is maps for
elementary aged students. I have chosen my current school
library at Memorial School. It is a library that serves around
300 students in the building.
• My subject guide will be geared towards elementary school
teachers. I think these resources are best used to teach the
subject matter. Some of the chosen books are above reading
level for primary students. Also, there are resources for how to
teach maps. Therefore, you will find several atlases, how to
use an atlas, a teaching guide, and several non-fiction texts to
help children learn about what maps are and how to use them.
Resources on maps for
school libraries
3. • The World Almanac Children’s Atlas
• National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Atlas
• Map Essentials: A Comprehensive Map Skills Program:
Teacher’s Guide: Grade 1
Reference Materials
4. • Wright, David K., and Jill Wright. The World Almanac
Children's Atlas. New York: World Almanac, 2012. Print.
• This atlas was reviewed by the School Library Journal. It
is a great beginner’s atlas for children just learning how
to read maps. It maintains interest with colorful
photographs, which is often necessary for primary aged
children. This can be found in the 900’s section along
with other atlases.
The World Almanac
Children’s Atlas
5. • Boyer, Crispin. National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S.
Road Trip Atlas. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic,
2012. Print.
• This is another great beginning resource for learning how
to read maps. It has added interest because of the fun
facts, games, cool things to do, etc. There are simple,
easy to read maps included. This can also be found in the
900’s section with other atlases.
National Geographic Kids
Ultimate U.S. Road Atlas
6. • Map Essentials: A Comprehensive Map Skills Program :
Teacher's Guide, Grade 1. Washington, D.C.: National
Geographic School Pub., 2001. Print.
• This is a great resource for learning how to teach students
about reading maps. It includes lesson plans, extension
activities, assessment masters, internet links, etc. I think this
would be a great starting place to see sample lessons and also
find other resources. Even though it has an earlier publication
date, the lesson plans and activities are relevant to today. This
resource can be found in the professional development section
of the library.
Map Essentials: A Comprehensive
Map Skills Program: Teacher’s
Guide: Grade 1
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Find Your Way With Atlases
Follow That Map!: A First Book of Mapping Skills
Different Kinds of Maps
The Scrambled States of America [sound recording]
Reading Maps
Keys, Legends, and Symbols in Maps
The Story Behind Maps
Keys and Symbols on Maps
Circulating Resources
8. • Matteson, Adrienne. Find Your Way with Atlases. Ann
Arbor, MI: Cherry Lake Pub., 2012. Print.
• This resource would be necessary to begin a more indepth look at atlases. This book explains what an atlas is
and how to use it. It helps to explain the layouts, keys,
table of contents, and the index. Because of it’s brightly
illustrated cover, students may be more inclined to check
out this informative book. This can be found in the 900’s
section with other atlases.
Find Your Way With
Atlases
9. • Ritchie, Scot. Follow That Map!: A First Book of
Mapping Skills. 2009. Print.
• This book was reviewed by School Library Journal and
Booklist. In this book, the author uses a fictional story to
help introduce maps. Two kids are searching for their
missing cat and dog. During their search, the readers can
look at maps of the search to identify different places.
This book is similar to Mapping Penny’s World, but is
published more recently. This resource can be found in
the geography section 900.
Follow That Map!: A First
Book of Mapping Skills
10. • Quinlan, Julia J. Different Kinds of Maps. New York:
PowerKids, 2012. Print.
• This would be a good resource to use when students are
starting to have an understanding of how to use maps.
Children are introduced to the different types of maps
they might encounter. This can be helpful to have an
understanding of what type of map they might need for
different situations. The clear photographs and nonfiction text features help to make this book easy to
navigate. This resource can be found in the geography
section 900.
Different Kinds of Maps
11. • Keller, Laurie. The Scrambled States of America. New
York: Square Fish, 2012. Sound Recording.
• In this fictional story, children are given a look into the
United States. With several maps of the United States,
students become more acquainted with seeing a map of
the states. They are also entertained with a silly storyline.
Since it is an audiobook, it is perfect for early readers.
This can be found with other children’s audiobooks in the
CD section.
The Scrambled States of
America (Sound Recording)
12. • Sandvold, Rolf. Reading Maps. New York, NY: Crabtree
Pub., 2009. Print.
• This book is a basic overview of maps. Children can learn
about why maps are needed, different kinds of maps,
symbols, legends, directions, etc. With many illustrations
and examples, students will be able to use the visuals to
follow along. This resource can be found in the
geography section 900.
Reading Maps
13. • Quinlan, Julia J. Keys, Legends, and Symbols in Maps.
New York: PowerKids, 2012. Print.
• Once students are more familiar with what maps are for,
they can then take a more in-depth look at keys, legends,
and symbols. This book explains what keys, legends, and
symbols are and how they are used on different maps.
This book can be used along with Different Kinds of
Maps as it is the same series. This can be found in the
geography section 900.
Keys, Legends, and
Symbols in Maps
14. • Somervill, Barbara A. The Story behind Maps. 2012.
Print.
• This resource provides a little history and background of
maps from the first map to how maps are used with
technology today. Students can gain an understanding of
why maps were created, and how they have evolved. This
resource is a great way to get the interest of students who
are intrigued by the historical factor. This can be found in
the geography section 900.
The Story Behind Maps
15. • Greve, Meg. Keys and Symbols on Maps. Vero Beach,
FL: Rourke Pub., 2010. Print.
• This book would be great for a primary aged student. It is
geared towards young readers with simple texts and lots
of illustrations. The book shows basic symbols such as a
knife and fork for a restaurant. I especially like that it is
geared towards young students. This can be found in the
geography section 900.
Keys and Symbols on
Maps
16. • "Booklist Online: More than 130,000 Book Reviews for
Librarians, Book Groups, and Book Lovers-from the
Trusted Experts at the American Library Association First
Time Here?" Best Books for Public Libraries and School
Libraries. <http://www.booklistonline.com/>.
• Cassell, Kay Ann., and Uma Hiremath. Reference and
Information Services: An Introduction. Chicago: NealSchuman, 2013. Print.
• School Library Journal. <http://www.slj.com>.
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