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Maps and Mapping Deborah Chancellor

Maps and Mapping By Deborah Chancellor

Maps and Mapping by Deborah Chancellor


$17,19
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs.

Maps and Mapping Summary

Maps and Mapping by Deborah Chancellor

KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Project spreads featuring activities to do at home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and understanding. KFYK Maps and Mapping shows readers how to find their way around the world, by introducing them to different styles of maps and helping them understand how they work. Learn about the compass points, map keys and scales, colours and contours. Also discover how maps are used and how they are created. Fun projects, such as making a 3-D relief map, help the child understand how maps work.

About Deborah Chancellor

After graduating from Cambridge, Deborah Chancellor trained as a primary school teacher before working as an editor of children's books. She has written on a variety of subjects, including dinosaurs, jungles, ocean life and deep space as well as writing a series of junior geography titles introducing map skills.

Table of Contents

1 Half-title; 2 Imprint; 3 Title; 4 Contents; 6 What is a map? 8 Why we need maps; 10 Mapping the street; 12 Understanding scale; 14 Town maps; 16 Country maps; 18 World map; 20 Where on earth? 22 How early maps were made; 24 Drawing maps; 26 Old maps; 28 Making maps today; 30 Using symbols; 32 Which way? 34 Map projections; 36 Different kinds of map; 38 Mapping underwater; 40 Mapping the stars; 42 Projects; 44 Projects; 46 Projects; 48 Index

Additional information

GOR002947544
9780753409466
0753409461
Maps and Mapping by Deborah Chancellor
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
2004-04-19
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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