U S World Map Skills Author:Claire Norman This book helps students increase their ability to use maps and acquire a more comprehensive understanding of the geography of the USA and the world. The activities provide in-depth experiences for students to develop their research skills. To do some of the activities, an encyclopedia or atlas may be helpful. — Claire Norman is an experien... more »ced author and veteran teacher, with a Master's Degree in Reading and an Advanced Graduate Certificate from Washington University in Language Development. She is well prepared to develop materials for children. Her 33 years of teaching experience include all of the elementary grades, remedial reading, the teaching of art, and directing the Media Center.« less