Identifies the kinds of maps, such as a Mercator Projection, determines the importance of the map grid system, coordinates, and cardinal directions, as well as identifies the Equator and the Prime Meridian.

Originally released by Mazzarella Media, 2001. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 02, 2015.

What is a Map? (3:23); --Locations and Directions (2:22); -- Latitude and Longitude (3:25); -- Map Projections and Coordinates (2:38); -- Places and Time Zones (3:09); -- Location Using Maps and Coordinates (3:04); -- Basic Map Skills (5:22); -- Discovering the World: Maps with Latitude and Longitude (12:54);.