Introduce readers to topographic maps, including photo captions and an interactive activity that tests their knowledge. They will also find explanations of how they can use topographic maps to find what they are looking for.

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.