| Publication |
Illinois, Heinemann Library, 2007.
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| Description |
32pBlack Spine
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| Series |
Map readers
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| Summary/Abstract |
Introduces the maps and methods used by navigators. Include the history of navigation, por tolan charts, mercator maps, ocean depth charts, ocean current charts, harbor charts, aeronautical charts, and the tools used to map the seas and skies. Includes information on GPS.
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| Contents |
The early days of navigation
Finding your way on the open sea
Technologies old and new
Maps that sailors use
Mapping the ocean floor
Mapping the ocean currents
Mapping the U.S. waterways
Finding your way by plane (airplane, aircraft)
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| Standard Number |
1403468001 Pb.
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