Mapping Our Nation is a nonfiction social studies reader that introduces students ages 6 to 11 in grades 2–3 to the fundamentals of maps and how they help us understand our world. With engaging text and vivid visuals, students will learn about map symbols, legends, direction, scale, and different types of maps—including political, physical, and thematic. This book helps develop map-reading skills, supports geographic literacy, and connects well with curriculum in classrooms or at home. Perfect for group instruction, independent reading, or as part of a unit on geography and spatial reasoning. Intended for students ages 6–11 in grades 2–3 Explains the function and features of maps in accessible language Builds knowledge of symbols, legends, direction, and scale Highlights real-world map applications and geographic concepts Supports social studies and reading standards in classrooms or at home