An easy-to-follow manual full of essential information for any young person with an interest in maps & a sense of adventure. This book is packed full of map projects & games, as well a practical guidance for those putting their new navigation knowledge to the test outdoors. Readers will learn how to understand map symbols & legend, navigate without a compass, create their own maps, plan their own map-reading expedition, & even how to use their mapping skills on a geocaching adventure. With its fast pace, clear instructions & nuggets of information, this authoritative guide will appeal to a wide readership age. Written by one of the few full-time explorers in the world, this book won`t just whet child`s appetite for adventure; it will give them the tools to set off on one, too.