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First Step Nonfiction: Map It Out

This nonfiction series for young children introduces them to the world of maps and spatial orientation. Each book provides simple and clear explanations of fundamental mapping concepts. Through engaging illustrations and activities, children will learn how maps work and how to use them in their daily lives. It's an ideal introduction to geography and spatial reasoning for curious preschoolers.

Map My Home
Map My Room
Map My Neighborhood
Map My State
Map My Country
Map My Continent

Recommended Reading Order

  • Map My Continent

    • 24 pages
    • 1 hour of reading

    The book guides early readers in creating a map of North America, emphasizing essential features that should be included. With straightforward text, it provides a step-by-step approach, helping children understand how to gather and represent geographical information effectively.

    Map My Continent
  • A student embarks on a journey to create a map of the United States, guiding early readers through the essential features of a country map. The narrative employs simple language to explain how to identify and incorporate geographical information, making it an engaging educational experience for young learners.

    Map My Country
  • A young boy embarks on an adventure to create a map of Texas, guiding early readers through the essential elements of state mapping. The straightforward text provides insights into identifying key features and gathering necessary information, making it an engaging educational experience for children.

    Map My State
  • A young girl creates a neighborhood map to guide her visiting grandmother, highlighting essential features like parks, schools, and homes. The narrative uses simple text to engage early readers, teaching them the components necessary for a functional map while fostering a sense of community and exploration.

    Map My Neighborhood
  • Map My Room

    • 24 pages
    • 1 hour of reading

    A young boy creates a detailed map of his room to guide his friend in caring for his hamster during the family's vacation. The story uses simple text to introduce early readers to essential elements of map-making, emphasizing spatial awareness and organization. As the boy explains the locations of supplies, children learn about both responsibility and the practical aspects of navigation in a familiar setting.

    Map My Room
  • The story follows a boy as he creates a fire safety map of his home, highlighting essential escape routes. With straightforward language, early readers are guided through the important elements that should be included in a fire safety map, promoting awareness and preparedness in an engaging way.

    Map My Home