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1) Mapmaking
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With easy-to-read text and full-color photos, this book walks readers through the steps it takes to create a map in a logical, step-by-step process. Geographical concepts such as scale, projection, and orientation become fun as readers are encouraged to select a title, design, and purpose for their map. The book also discusses the difference between reference maps and thematic maps, prompting readers to think about how mapping applies to their everyday...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With easy-to-read text and full-color photos, this book discusses a variety of the techniques and technologies used for collecting map data, including surveying, aerial photography, satellite imaging, GPS, and GIS. It also introduces readers to thematic maps and reference maps. Readers will gain an understanding of cartography and the various professionals who help us understand maps. A graphic timeline identifies surveying tools, from the Gunter's...
6) Maps
Author
Series
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses how people make sense of Earth by making maps and introduces globes, flat maps, and the idea of making borders"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This book compiles eighty maps to take readers on a journey around the globe. An educational and entertaining book on how and why various historical maps were made. The book explores the history, famous people, landmarks, wildlife, culture and customs of each place. Fact files provide at-a-glance information to broaden geographical knowledge."--
Author
Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of astounding, fun and beautiful maps explaining everything about Planet Earth (and some other places!). It's a treasure trove of quirky and essential data, presented in fun, fascinating map form. If you want to know where the world's dog and cat breeds come from, what the Earth looked like 170 million years ago, where the best place in the world is to put a solar panel, how to find the hidden scene in the map of the USA, who brings...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Kids are naturally curious. They want to know all about everything around them, near and far. And the completely updated Beginner's World Atlas is the perfect tool to introduce them to the people, places, and animals of the world. We have combined our world-famous mapmaking skills and color photography with input from specialists in geography education to create an atlas designed for kids ages 7 to 10."--
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