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Using Road Maps and GPS
Written by Tracy Nelson Maurer
Narrated by Intuitive
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Ever wonder what route would get you from coast to coast the fastest? Or where to find camping spots on a road trip?
Road maps and GPS give details about routes and sites. But how do you use them? And how can you make the most of these tools to get the information you need? Read on to become a pro at using GPS and road maps!
As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series explores the geographical question—What Do You Know about Maps? Informative text, compelling photos, and engaging captions will help you expand your map knowledge!
A Lerner audio production.
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Tracy Nelson Maurer
Tracy Nelson Maurer has published more than 100 titles for children and young adults, including many nonfiction books for schools and libraries. Tracy holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and lives with her family near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Find her on Facebook or Twitter, or at TracyMaurerWriter.com.
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