Scale and Distance in Maps (How to Use Maps Series) by Julia Quinlan

Quinlan, Julia. Scale and Distance in Maps. New York: Power Kids Press. 2012. 24p.  

Colorful pictures and simple text introduce students to scales and distance and how these terms are used in maps. Use this book as an introduction to mapping units. Students will be engaged by the pictures, and the descriptions are kid-friendly.  All of the elements of nonfiction essential to the common core are included.