".....One of the best sections reveals with graphics and photographs,  how the terrain is illustrated on maps.........This is ground-breaking......"
The Times - Interface -  8/10

".....with sections on map reading, plus grid references work....."
The Sunday Times

".....Getting lost in Britain ought to become a thing of the past.....A  comprehensive section on compass work demystifies the techniques of using a map  and compass together......"
Evening Telegraph

"Clever use of aerial and satellite imagery shows how the symbolism of maps connects with reality, how scale works, how hillsides and valleys become contour lines, how to orient a map, how to measure distances on a map and how to guess distances from a vantage point......."
The Guardian

".....a new multi-media product designed to revolutionise the teaching of map reading.........The OS was so enthusiastic about the idea.........You  start by opening the box and end up safely walking across wild country such as  Dartmoor......"
Test valley Business Scene

"The CD-ROM was extremely easy to use. Clear prompts and menus guided us into the topics - no waiting for the programme to load up. But the acid test: could MapExplorer capture the interest of a 13-year-old with no deep interest in the subject? Two hours of peace and quiet, culminating in a pronouncement of "cool",  meant a resounding thumbs-up."
The Caravan Club Magazine

".....is of the quality you would expect from OS and is easy to use and  will be sure to make teaching essential skills that bit more  fun!....."
Award Journal

".....Way to go!......"
Avon Advertiser