Author : Cliff Jacobson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,26 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1461745683
BASIC ILLUSTRATED MAP AND COMPASS Wilderness guide Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on choosing a compass, reading contour lines and other map features, using them in concert with a GPS receiver, plotting a course in the wilderness, navigating at night by the stars, and much more.
Author : Cliff Jacobson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 10,34 MB
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493019155
Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, Basic Illustrated books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the Basic Illustrated series shows you what you need to know. In Basic Illustrated Camping, discover how to build a fire, even in wet weather; select and use your camping gear; cook quick and tasty meals in the outdoors; rig a campsite tent with the four basic knots and hitches; and use a map and compass to master the fundamentals of backcountry navigation.
Author : Harry Roberts
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 22,29 MB
Release : 2008-03-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493014676
BASIC ILLUSTRATED BACKPACKING Expert hikers Harry Roberts and Russ Schneider take readers step-by-step through planning a trip for each skill level, selecting the proper gear and provisions (including the right boots), how to find you way through wilderness, prepare a good meal, and much more.
Author : Michael Hodgson
Publisher : Brunton Company
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 10,29 MB
Release : 2000-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781570340437
Author : Tish Rabe
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 26,76 MB
Release : 2002-09-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0375810994
Laugh and learn with fun facts about mapmakers, geography, compasses, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “You may travel the world, but no matter how far, with a map on your lap you will know where you are.” The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on a journey and learn: • how to read the latitude and longitude lines on a map • why a hiker uses a topographical map • why mapmakers use a scale and legends • and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, There’s a Map on My Lap! All About Maps also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series! If I Ran the Horse Show: All About Horses Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach Miles and Miles of Reptiles: All About Reptiles A Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and Whales Safari, So Good! All About African Wildlife Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes Out of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal Animals What Cat Is That? All About Cats Once upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric Mammals Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather The Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness
Author : Julie Dillemuth
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 40,28 MB
Release : 2021-03-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433835525
Follow Flora and her zany family as she takes us through her day with a series of vibrant and interactive maps. In our current GPS-ruled world, map-reading is something of a dying art. But learning to read, understand, and draw maps is a fun and active way for children to develop spatial thinking skills— how we think about and understand the world around us and use concepts of space for problem solving. Early exposure to maps concepts can help foster this type of cognitive development in children and boost their math and science learning as they progress through school. Each hand-drawn, kid-friendly map highlights key map concepts in the context of a story or puzzle. Figure out which route to school is the fastest, how to find Flora’s buried treasure, and even how to complete a dog agility course! Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals with more information about maps and spatial concepts, as well as questions, games, and activities designed to encourage children to map their own days!
Author : Bob Burns
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 32,70 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780898869538
A classic navigation tool returns, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in GPS technology and including everything a modern explorer of all skill levels needs to know about path finding, compasses, maps, and more. Original.
Author : Bruce Grubbs
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 16,62 MB
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493016903
Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for anyone whose play or work takes them to remote areas. Basic Illustrated Using GPS, 3rd is a guide to practical field use of the Global Positioning System, written in simple language, with each new term explained as it's used. This book is a wealth of useful backcountry navigation advice for beginners and experts alike. It also includes information on using GPS with the latest mapping software. Disocver how to: Pick the best GPS receiver for your specific needs Read and pregrid topographic maps Identify waypoints with various coordinate systems Use GPS to navigate on land and water Create your own maps with GPS software
Author : Cliff Jacobson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 25,78 MB
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1493014803
The 30th Anniversary Edition of the classic Expedition Canoeinghas long been considered the premier guide to canoeing and exploring North America's waterways. This thirtieth-anniversary edition expertly details everything you need to know about paddling the continent's wild rivers. Outdoors writer and wilderness canoe guide Cliff Jacobson draws on his thirty-plus years of river running to give you sound advice, fresh new ideas, and advanced techniques for canoeing in the wilderness. Completely updated and revised, inside you'll find dozens of full-color photos, how-to illustrations, source charts, canoeing and camping tricks, a chapter full of hard-won advice from more than twenty-five of Jacobson's fellow canoeing experts, and a brand new chapter devoted to paddling desert and swamp rivers. Look inside to find: How to pick a crew Route and trip planning Canoeing and camping gear Navigating by map, compass, and GPS How to deal with dangerous bears Canoe hazards and rescue Barren-land travel Preparation and skills are everything when canoeing wild rivers. Take along this guide on all of your canoeing adventures.
Author : Cliff Jacobson
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 26,43 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780762704811
Describes different types of maps, introduces the basic skills of map reading, and looks at how compasses are used in conjunction with maps.
