Do you know why most globes are tilted on their stands? It's because the earth is tilted. Because of this tilt, different places on earth get different amounts of sunlight. Special lines on globes...
Lines around the world
Look at a globe or a map of the world. Have you ever wondered why there are so many crisscross lines? There are no lines on the earth, so why put lines on globes and maps? The lines are put there to...
Which way?
Which way are you going? A compass can tell you. A compass is a box with a magnetic pointer or needle that turns. The marked end of the needle always points north. Why? Because it is pulled by a...
How far is it?
A map may be millions of times smaller than the real land it pictures. So how can you find out how far it is from one place to another? To find out, you use a "measuring stick" called a scale. Scale...
All kinds of maps
Maps show you all kinds of things about the earth and space. The kind of map you probably know best is a road map. This kind of map shows roads, cities, rivers, and important places. You use road...
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Places on paper
> a globe is a model of the earth You can't put a globe in your pocket. A big, round globe is too bulky to carry from place to place. That's why there are maps. Travelers can easily fold paper...
The big, blue marble
The earth looks like a big, blue marble to astronauts flying in outer space. It's easy for them to see the round shape of the earth because the astronauts are so far away. But how can you see the...
Where in the World?
Where in the World? Where in the World?
