Maps and Mapping the World
| AUTHOR | Cooke, Tim; Cooke, Tim |
| PUBLISHER | Gareth Stevens Publishing (01/16/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This book charts the history of maps of the world and the known universe. It shows that, in general, the higher the mapmaker's position, the more accurate the map. It also demonstrates that maps have always had to accurately represent areas that cannot be seen, such as the ocean floor.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781433935015
ISBN-10:
1433935015
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
8.30 x 0.30 x 10.20 inches
Weight:
0.40 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see also Travel - Maps & Road At
Grade Level:
6th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 5
Dewey Decimal:
912
Library of Congress Control Number:
2009037275
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This book charts the history of maps of the world and the known universe. It shows that, in general, the higher the mapmaker's position, the more accurate the map. It also demonstrates that maps have always had to accurately represent areas that cannot be seen, such as the ocean floor.
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