maps

Explores how maps have been used throughout history, discussing how different cultures created their maps and how maps have evolved throughout history.

Describes the early maps of Ptolemy and chronicles the geographical explorations and technological developments that have led to the quality of modern world maps.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe mapping from the earliest charts to modern satallite imaging.

A collection of illustrated instructions for drawing twenty-six different fantasy creatures including gargoyles, a Chinese dragon, and fairies.

Describes the features and uses of various types of maps, including physical, topographic, political, road, population, economic, resources, and environmental maps as well as navigational and weather charts.

Explains what a map is and introduces its parts, including directions, grids, contours, scale, and symbols, and includes instructions for making one's own map.

Mouse's friends get lost on the way to her birthday party because they don't know how to read the map she sent with their invitations.

An introduction to maps and mapmaking that discusses a feeling map, a pretend map, and a block map.

Eleven-year-old twins Jason and Julia, along with their friend Rick, find themselves in ancient Egypt in search of an important map after going through a magical door in their old English mansion.

Describes many different kinds of maps used in daily life including weather, road, and street maps as well as those showing specialized information and even mall directories.