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Map Reading

Five games on one nature-reserve map, each teaching a different map-reading skill. Pick one to begin — every game works by tap, mouse or keyboard, and you can choose how tricky you’d like it.

Grid Reference Safari

Grid Reference Safari

Grid references

Read a grid reference to find the creatures and features hiding across the reserve.

Compass Quest

Compass Quest

Compass directions

Pick the compass direction from one place to another on a 4- or 8-point compass rose.

Symbol Spotter

Symbol Spotter

Map symbols & the key

Match each map symbol to what it means — learn how a map key decodes a map.

Route Ranger

Route Ranger

Following directions

Follow a set of directions across the grid, stepping to your destination square by square.

How Far?

How Far?

Scale & distance

Use the scale bar to judge how far it really is between two places on the map.

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