Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Mapping a changing world Mapping a changing world Yvette La Pierre 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,… OL14871745W
Maps mean adventure Maps mean adventure Christie McFall Describes different kinds of maps, how they are made, and how to read and interpret them. OL15838184W
Maps Maps Andrew Haslam Make It Work! Geography is a hands-on approach to learning geography that clarifies the study of the Earth through practical model making. The thorough text and the models and their associated activi… OL15843988W
Map scales Map scales Jennifer M. Besel "Simple text with full-color photos and illustrations provide basic information about map scales"--Provided by publisher. OL17872653W
Mapping the unknown Mapping the unknown Peter Chrisp An introduction to maps, how they are made, and the different techniques used to make them as accurate as possible. OL18172558W
Map art lab Map art lab Jill K. Berry "Travel through the exciting world of cartography with Map Lab. This fun and creative book features 52 map-related activities set into weekly exercises, beginning with legends and lines, moving throu… OL19991255W
Using maps Using maps Meg Gillett Where are you going to? What are you looking for? How far is it? Explore the essential skills of map-reading and map-making concepts through a range of maps, activities, photos and illustrations. OL21667245W
Mapping mountains Mapping mountains Louise Spilsbury One of a series of titles on practical Ordnance Survey mapping skills for readers aged 8 to 11. Originally published: 2005. OL21676583W
Maps & mazes Maps & mazes Gillian Chapman,Pam Robson How to interpret maps and ideas for making a variety of maps and mazes from simple plans to labyrinths, puzzle mazes, navigation charts, food, weather, string and postal maps. Suggested level: interm… OL21732033W
How to draw maps and charts How to draw maps and charts Pam Beasant Projects range from accurately-scaled maps of an existing area to fantasy maps, such as a pirate treasure map. OL24154874W
How maps are made How maps are made Martyn Bramwell Describes the history of mapmaking and provides instructions for making maps. OL442369W
Explorers & mapmakers Explorers & mapmakers Peter Ryan Chronicles the efforts of early explorers to map the globe. OL4795135W
What's in a map? What's in a map? Sally Cartwright An introduction to maps and mapmaking that discusses a feeling map, a pretend map, and a block map. OL6603845W