Maps and Mapping
Published on 6. August 2007
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7534-1417-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Inside Access" takes the reader on an exciting, interactive journey through favourite subjects. With lift-up flaps, superb images and the assistance of an authoritative yet friendly guide, in-depth information is presented in a richly visual and irresistible way. "Maps and Mapping" follows Suki West, the daredevil cartographer guide, who scales mountains and sails the seas to reveal all about maps from ancient times to today. Suki takes the reader on a personal tour through the basics of maps and mapping, imparting extra and sometimes surprising facts alongside her expert knowledge and entertaining humour.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
artwork & photographs
Dimensions
Height: 255 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7534-1417-0 (9780753414170)
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Persons
Jinny Johnson has written and edited several non-fiction titles for young children on subjects as diverse as birds, creepy-crawlies, endangered animals, the seasons and skeletons. Her lively, engaging narratives present information in an original and straightforward way. Jinny lives in London, UK. Lyn Stone produces delightful and informative line drawings on a variety of subjects. She was formerly a curator at the Tower of London.
Content
4-5 Meet your guide; 6-7 Why we need maps; 8-9 The first maps; 10-11 Maps and explorers; 12-13 Mapping the world; 14-15 Projections; 16-17 Mapping countries; 18-19 Mapping mountains; 20-21 Your home town; 22-23 Information map; 24-25 Mapping the ocean; 26-27 Mapping space; 28-29 Mapping change; 30-31 Glossary and index.