Introduction
The nature of spatial thinking
Spatial thinking in everyday life, at work, and in science
Teaching and learning about spatial thinking
Responding to the need for spatial thinkers
Tools for thought: the concept of a support system
High-tech support systems for spatial thinking
An assessment of GIS as a system for supporting spatial thinking in the K-12 context
GIS as a support system for spatial thinking
Conclusions and recommendations
The spatial thinker.
Learning to think spatially. ISBN 0309531918. Published by National Academies in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.