Compass for Kids: Master the Compass, Map Skills & Outdoor Navigation - Paperback

by Silas Pennick (Author)

Unlock the power of direction with Compass for Kids, the ultimate beginner's guide to understanding the compass, map reading, and real-world navigation! Whether your child is a curious explorer, a young camper, or just someone who loves solving challenges outdoors, this fun, interactive book makes it easy to master one of the world's most essential tools.

• Discover how a compass works and why it's still important, even in the digital age
• Explore the rich history of navigation, from ancient skies to modern survival stories
• Learn every part of a compass and how to use it with confidence
• Practice key outdoor skills like taking a bearing, pacing, and navigating without GPS
• Play creative games and activities that bring compass skills to life

• Chapters on real-life compass rescues, magnetic north vs. true north, and more
• Dozens of home-based activities like scavenger hunts, orienteering courses, and DIY compass projects
• Fun games like "Compass Tag," "Code Breaker," "The Direction Detective," and "Capture the Compass"
• STEM-aligned learning with clear visuals, maps, and direction exercises
• Simple explanations of advanced topics like declination and magnetic interference

• Classrooms, scout groups, homeschoolers, and outdoor learning programs
• Kids ages 7-12 interested in hiking, survival, and geography
• Families looking for screen-free learning and backyard adventures

• "Navigator's Test" and field challenges to apply real skills
• Tips on map-and-compass matching and real-world outdoor application
• Fun compass facts, memory rhymes, and troubleshooting hacks

This book is the perfect training ground for confident, curious explorers. With clear instructions, exciting challenges, and a tone that speaks directly to young adventurers, Compass for Kids turns navigation into a game, a skill, and a lifelong confidence booster.

Whether you're navigating the forest, city streets, or your own backyard, this book helps you never feel lost again.

Let the adventure begin, one bearing at a time!