This large-format full-color book provides a thorough and comprehensive introduction to and exploration of all things maps. Stone-age maps, early mapping methods, GPS, phone maps, topographic maps, political maps, time zone maps, grid lines, compasses—you name it, it’s probably in this book. The book ends with a section on how to make your own maps! Each page is full of visuals, photographs, and text boxes explaining different aspects in understandable language. A glossary and index finish off the book. 160 pgs, hc.
Lonely Planet Kids The Maps Book 1
SKU
008882
ISBN
9781837580071
Grade 4-7
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Product Overview
- Explore all things maps with this large-format full-color comprehensive title
- Topics range from stone-age maps and early mapping methods to topographic and political maps to even GPS and phone maps—and more!
- Pages are full of helpful visuals, photographs, and easy-to-read text boxes
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Publisher's Description of Lonely Planet Kids The Maps Book 1
Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on
cave walls to real-time maps on phones. Discover their incredible
history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps and even
interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts, kids
will soon learn how to read maps and symbols - plus learn how to make
their own!
Wow-factor maps, astounding historic photographs and lively text make this incredible map book the ultimate gift for kids – and grown ups too. Insightful case studies including Winston Churchill’s Map Room and John Snow’s groundbreaking 1854 cholera map will fascinate readers and aid learning; while unusual maps of the night sky, wildlife, populations, time-zones and even famous maps from literature and video games show the full breadth of the many mind-blowing maps in existence.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| Brand: | Lonely Planet Kids |
| ISBN: | 9781837580071 |
| Length in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.35 |
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