charts, diagrams, etc

Charts, photographs, and illustrations help amateur astronomers identify the different stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations in the night sky.

Introduces different kinds of data, graphs, and statistics; provides information on percentages, histograms, distribution shapes, and frequency polygons; and presents numerous detailed examples.

Presents an illustrated introduction to oceans, discussing its undersea landscape and its plant and animal life.

Presents information about economics through charts and graphs and discusses how to organize data in different visual forms.

Presents information about immigration through charts and graphs and discusses how to organize data in different visual forms.

Presents information about crime through charts and graphs and discusses how to organize data in different visual forms.

Chronicles the history of sea mapping, describing the voyages and technological developments that have shaped geographical knowledge of the world's waters.

Provides a simple introduction to graphic methods, covering line, bar, and circle graphs, through a story in which a librarian works with children who are part of a summer reading club. Includes related activities.