YOU ARE HERE; MAPS AND WHY WE USE THEM -NON-FICTION-COPPER - BAND 12

Every map tells a story and makes spaces, ideas, and events easier to understand. Where are you? Let's find out!

* Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

* Text type - An information book.

* The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.

* The glossary and index on page 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further.

* Curriculum links - Geography - geographical skills