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Atlas of world history / Black, Jeremy (ed.) 1999  Book
Black, Jeremy (ed.) Book
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Publication London, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1999.
Description 352pPurple spine
Summary/Abstract A rich array of detailed maps, fullcolor photographs, timelines, diagrams, and artworks provides a fascinating overview of human history, with a two-part approach that emphasizes by the Eras of World History and Regional Histories, which focus on specific geocultural areas.
Standard Number 9780751307191 Hb.
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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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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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