cartography

Photographs and text introduce children to different aspects of maps.

Presents an overview of the history of America's westward expansion, including information on colonial times, the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the Santa Fe Trail, and more. Includes maps and illustrations.

When thirteen-year-old Kehl, fifth son of the Warrior Prince Amatec, is kidnapped by the Fallen King and forced to map the entire Carillon Empire, he also discovers a secret about his own past.

Examines the relationship between mapping and civilization, demonstrating the unique ways that maps relate and realign history, and sharing cartography stories and map lore.

Explains the terms and concepts associated with maps and how to make accurately-scaled maps of existing areas, as well as fantasy maps.

An illustrated history of sea-charts, tracing man's evolving knowledge of the world beyond Europe from the late thirteenth century through the 1900s.

An introduction to the study of physical maps that focus on the natural surface features of the Earth, including weather and climate, geological changes, soil and vegetation, and biomes.

Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the mapping done by the U.S. Army and the railroad companies.

Looks at some of the most exciting recent developments, including computer-generated maps and three-dimensional simulations.

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