"Did you know that early maps were drawn on animal skin or cloth -- even birch bark? People have always found ways to show where they are, where they've been and where they would like to go. A map helps us find our way around an unfamiliar place and shows us new information about places we may already know. Learn about the features of a map ; understand orientation and navigation ; find out about Canada's mapping history ; create your own maps.""--P. [4] of cover.