maps

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maps

Mapping the unknown

1997
An introduction to maps, how they are made, and the different techniques used to make them as accurate as possible.

Mapping the world

an illustrated history of cartography
2006
Presents an illustrated overview of the history of cartography, tracing the chronology of map making design and technique from prehistory to the twentieth century.

Treasure Island

2007
A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Treasure Island" during which Jim Hawkins tries to keep a treasure map safe from Long John Silver and his pirate band.

Maps and our world

2003
Illustrations and simple text explain how to read and understand maps, and discuss what children can learn from maps about the world's population, geography, countries, climates, plants, animals, and resources.

The children's illustrated activity atlas

1989
Maps, activities, and text introduce regions and countries of the world and provide the opportunity to practice the reading of maps and the interpretation of atlas symbols.

Where we live

2009
Discusses how maps represent different places in the world.

Mapping the United States

2008
Illustrations and simple text describe what a cartographer does, the ways in which maps are created, and how maps are used to show the climate, history, and geography of the United States.

Trial by fire

2002
Kara uses a fairy map to find Avalon, but the Dark Sorceress intends to use it for evil purposes.

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