Cartography is the art and science of map making. This natural crafts kit by You Can Learn contains everything needed to create your own map. Two pieces of paper, a pencil, a compass to know which way you're headed, a canvas bag to store your materials, a tie to keep your map closed, 6' string to measure large areas and a small ruler card. A map is a conceptual drawing that represents a given area. It conveys geographical information that can be read and understood. Drawn features in the landscape, as well as measurements, make up the key to a map. Knowing the compass direction on your map is vital to understanding where items are in relation to each other. A You Can Learn museum quality kit Material: Cotton, paper, wool, wood and/or tin Made in USA Recommended for Ages: 7 and Up