Cooke, Tim

A guide to understanding how and why maps are made and used, focusing on why mapping is important for governments in times of peace and war to provide information about population, elections, enemy locations, and other topics.

The last parts of the globe to be explored by man, the North and South Poles, offer endless fascination for explorers and readers alike. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge and explore the exploits of famous explorers such as Robert E. Peary and John Franklin. Full-color photographs show the coldest parts of the globe in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Social Studies Content, Web Sites.

Explorers searching for a New World found a continent teeming with life and opportunity. Readers will learn how humanity pushed to the edges of the Earth in the quest for knowledge. They will also learn about the exploits of famous explorers such as Francisco Pizarro and Americo Vespucci while full-color photographs show the continent in stunning detail. Fact boxes add depth to every expedition and journey, while glossary terms and further information give readers an in-depth examination of this exciting topic. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Social Studies Content, Web Sites.

Readers navigate this fact-filled book as it takes them through the history of North American discovery and exploration, detailing all of the successes, hardships, dangers, and accomplishments of key figures in exploration history. From the mighty Mississippi to the Rockies, up to Canada and down to Mexico, readers will learn about Columbus, Lewis and Clark, Smith, and many more. Fascinating fact boxes enhance the historical and informative content, while supporting captions and sidebars provide interesting facts about explorers and their voyages. Eye-catching and authentic illustrations give readers a feel for the period, transporting them back in time to the golden age of North American exploration. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, For Further Information Section, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Social Studies Content.

Discusses the various causes of the American Civil War.

Discusses what happened after the American Civil War ended and during the reconstruction period.

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, and diet of the African wildcat known as the serval.

Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and world distribution of serval cats.

Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.

A guide to understanding how and why maps are made and used, focusing on how cartography developed along with the discoveries of explorers about the world, and looking at some of the controversies caused by mapmaking.