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ID:   018683


Charting the world: Geography and maps from cave paintings to GPS / Panchyk, Richard 2011  Book
Panchyk, Richard Book
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Publication Illinois, Chicago Review Press, 2011.
Description xii, 132pCream Spine
Summary/Abstract Maps have been a part of human culture since the days of scratching on cave walls, and this richly illustrated history chronicles the road from simple diagrams used to avoid danger to the complex, navigational charts used today. Displaying an array of historic atlases and a variety of cartography styles, this book allows young readers to test their map-reading skills while discovering the intricate beauty and the wealth of information held within. Geographical concepts are spotlighted through an assortment of guided activities.
Standard Number 9781569763445 Pb.
Key Words UOI - Maps   Cartography  Maps - History 
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ID:   019992


How to read a map / Waldron, Melanie 2013  Book
Waldron, Melanie Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pBlue Spine
Series Let's get mapping!
Summary/Abstract Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the skills required to make sense of all types of maps.
Standard Number 9781410949066 Hb.
Key Words Mapping  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Lexile 850L  Lexile 840L 
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ID:   013317


Introducing maps / Gillett, Jack; Gillett, Meg 2008  Book
Gillett, Jack Book
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Publication London, Wayland Publishers, 2008.
Description 32pOrange Spine
Series Maps and mapping skills
Summary/Abstract Discovers the basic principles of transforming three-dimensional landscapes into two-dimensional maps. Introduces important geographical tools, from grid lines and compass bearings to signs, symbols and scales.
Standard Number 9780750263719 Pb.
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ID:   014858


Lost! / Trumbauer, Lisa 2006  Book
Trumbauer, Lisa Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2006.
Description 32pWhite Spine
Series Raintree Fusion
Summary/Abstract You are in a foreign country, and you have only a compass and some maps. Read this book and learn how to find your way around.
Contents Are You Up for the Challenge? Task 1: Around the City Task 2: All Aboard! Task 3: A Smaller Town Task 4: Heading North Task 5: Get Out Your Compass Well Done! Finding Your Way-The Modern Way Glossary Want to Know More? Index
Standard Number 1410926257 Pb.
Key Words UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map reading  Compass  Navigation 
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ID:   020190


Make map art / Padavick, Nate; Swindell, Salli 2014  Book
Padavick, Nate Book
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Publication San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 2014.
Description 28pCream Spine
Summary/Abstract This creative tool kit includes everything map lovers need to create custom frame-worthy map art. The instructional booklet includes projects ranging from personalized party invitations to a road map to happiness, all easily crafted from the fill-in map templates, legends, and icons included. The bonus is a poster-size world map for charting global destinations.
Standard Number 9781452123332 Pb.
Key Words UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map drawing  Maps and atlases 
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ID:   020533


Map skills / Marsh, Carole 2013  Book
Marsh, Carole Book
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Publication Georgia, Gallopade International, 2013.
Description 24pRed spine
Series Common core lessons and activities
Summary/Abstract The Map Skills Common Core Lessons and Activities Book allows you to immediately meet new Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, as well as Literacy and Writing in History/Social Studies. It is designed to supplement your Social Studies resources, adding new Common Core rigor, analysis, writing, inference, text-dependent questions, and more into your daily instruction.
Standard Number 9780635106254 Pb.
Key Words UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map reading 
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ID:   022717


Mapping a changing world / LaPierre Yvette 1995  Book
LaPierre Yvette Book
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Publication New York, Thomasson-Grant & Lickle, 1995.
Description 80pLight gray spine
Summary/Abstract Traces the history of maps, from the oldest known map etched on a clay tablet to a radar image from the space shuttle, and discusses how they have evolved with changes in knowledge, science, culture, and tools.
Contents Mirrors of the world Maps of sticks and stones A logical world A world of faith and fancy Maps of silk and paper The eve of discovery HOW TO MAKE THE WORLD FLAT Mapping a new world The golden age of mapmaking Mapping America The mythical continent that really was Our changing world Pictures from space
Standard Number 0965030849 Hb.
Key Words Maps  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Cartography and map-making 
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ID:   019991


Mapping communities / Waldron, Melanie 2012  Book
Waldron, Melanie Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pBlue Spine
Series Let's get mapping!
Summary/Abstract Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the different ways you can map your own community.
Standard Number 9781410949073 Hb.
Key Words Mapping  UOI - Maps   Cartography  World maps  Lexile 840L  UOI - Cities 
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ID:   014865


Mapping the land and environment / Deboo, Ana 2007  Book
Deboo, Ana Book
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Publication Illinois, Heinemann Library, 2007.
Description 32pBlack Spine
Series Map readers
Summary/Abstract Introduces the maps that show the features of the natural world.
Contents Introduction Reading Maps Land on the Move: Continental drift The Shape of the Land: Topographic Maps Geologic Maps Soil and Vegetation Maps Weather Maps Climate Maps Natural Disaster Maps Biome Maps What You Can Learn from Maps Glossary Further reading Index
Standard Number 1403467994 Pb.
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ID:   019832


Mapping the land and weather / Waldron, Melanie 2013  Book
Waldron, Melanie Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2013.
Description 32pBlue Spine
Series Let's get mapping!
Summary/Abstract This book explores the many different ways that maps can be used to show natural features and processes.
Standard Number 9781406249217 Hb.
Key Words Maps  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Lexile 860L  Topographic maps  Weather - Maps 
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ID:   015060


Mapping the world / Deboo, Ana 2007  Book
Deboo, Ana Book
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Publication Chicago, Heinemann Library, 2007.
Description 32pBlack Spine
Series Map readers
Summary/Abstract Maps can show the location of places, but they can also show how and where people live throughout the world. This title introduces the basic elements of these maps and how to read them. Topics covered include world maps, political maps, time zone maps, economic maps, population density maps and historical maps.
Contents Introduction Reading Maps World Maps Political Maps Time Zone Maps Thematic Maps Overview Thematic Maps: Economic Maps Thematic Maps: Population Density Historical Maps Map Activities Glossary Further Reading Index
Standard Number 140346796X Pb.
Key Words Maps  Geography, Ancient - Maps  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map reading 
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ID:   019830


Mapping the world / Waldron, Melanie 2013  Book
Waldron, Melanie Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2013.
Description 32pBlue Spine
Series Let's get mapping!
Summary/Abstract Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the different ways that maps can show information about the world.
Standard Number 9781406249224 Hb.
Key Words Mapping  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map reading  World maps  Lexile 810L 
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ID:   018684


Maps - activity book / Mizielinska, Aleksandra; Mizielinska, Daniel 2014  Book
Mizielinska, Aleksandra Book
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Publication Surrey, Big Picture Press, 2014.
Description 200pGreen Spine
Summary/Abstract Following the best-selling Maps, the Mizielinskis return with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles from around the world, this book offers hours of entertainment to young adventurers. Informative and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and explore their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.
Standard Number 9781783701094 Pb.
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ID:   012660


Maps and mapping / West, Suki 2007  Book
West, Suki Book
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Publication London, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2007.
Description 32pGreen Spine
Series Inside access
Summary/Abstract Gives an inside access to maps, charts and globes!
Standard Number 9780753414170 Hb.
Key Words Maps  Mapping  Cartography - History  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map reading 
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ID:   023402


Story behind maps / Somervill, Barbara A. 2011  Book
Somervill, Barbara A. Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2011.
Description 32pRed and black spine
Series True stories
Summary/Abstract Who were the first mapmakers? What was the Vinland Map? How will maps change in the future? Explores the history of maps, examines some commonly used maps, and describes how to use them.
Contents Which way should we go? The history of map-making Famous map makers Latitude, longitude, and map projections Reading a map Common types of map The future of maps Timeline
Standard Number 9781406229288 Hb.
Key Words Maps  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map drawing  Map reading  Maps and atlases 
Lexile 1040L  Maps - History 
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ID:   019993


Types of maps / Waldron, Melanie 2013  Book
Waldron, Melanie Book
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Publication London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
Description 32pBlue Spine
Series Let's get mapping!
Summary/Abstract Maps are essential tools for understanding the world around us. Learning to read maps - both printed and online - is a core skill that forms the basis of social studies. This book explores the different ways of interpreting all kinds of maps.
Standard Number 9781410949110 Hb.
Key Words Mapping  UOI - Maps   Cartography  Lexile 850L  UOI - Cities 
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ID:   013175


Using maps / Llewellyn, Claire 2009  Book
Llewellyn, Claire Book
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Publication London, Franklin Watts, 2009.
Description 30pGreen Spine
Series Ways into geography
Summary/Abstract This series is an ideal introduction to geography. It combines simple text and colourful illustrations to taech basic geographical skills.
Standard Number 9780749687359 Hb.
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ID:   014900


X marks the spot / Hall, Margaret 2007  Book
Hall, Margaret Book
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Publication Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2007.
Description 32pSky Blue Spine
Series Raintree Fusion
Summary/Abstract Provides information on history of mapmaking, types,uses of maps and navigational tools.
Standard Number 141092629X Pb.
Key Words UOI - Maps   Cartography  Map drawing  Map reading 
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