Read Next: How to Make a Compass How to Use the Compass. A compass is more effective with the aid of a map. Together, they can pinpoint your exact location and the direction you need to head.

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Four Points of the Compass: The Unexpected History of Direction by Jerry Brotton Allen Lane £20, 208 pages Join our online book group on Facebook at FT Books Café and subscribe to our podcast ...

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Learning how to make a compass is a not only a valuable survival skill—but a fun science project to do at home with kids. Here's how! Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field & Stream Stories ...