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2) Climate maps
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to climate maps and their many uses, especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include colorful photos, captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introducedwith humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps"--
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"Introduces readers to road maps and GPS and their many uses, especially in daily life. Features labeled infographics that highlight special features on the map to enhance reader understanding. Additional features include colorful photos, captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. It's packed with more than 40 historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about the past."--Publisher's description.
11) Reading a map
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Describes how to read a map. Includes fun facts and a "Try It Out" special feature"--
12) Types of maps
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"How ald are the oldest maps ever found? The earliest known maps date back more than 3,000 years to ancient Egypt. Inside, you'll find: Why no flat map can be a perfect representation of Earth's surface ; A timeline, maps, photos--ans what ancient maps can teach us about the past ; Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!" --Cover, p. 4.
13) Geo-graphics
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
""Our universe is brimming with secrets, and surprising curiosities. Here readers will learn the answers to all the questions they've asked themselves: What does the Sun look like from different planets in our galaxy? Why doesn't the Moon always appear the same? What is the largest river on Earth? And the highest mountain? In Geo-Graphics, our world becomes transformed by acclaimed artist Regina Giménez, into 87 pages of gorgeous shapes and colors....
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Told in dazzling maps and informative sidebars, Manhattan explores the 400+ year history of Manhattan Island. From before its earliest settlement to the vibrant metropolis that exists today, the island of Manhattan has always been a place of struggle, growth, and radical transformation. Humans, history, and natural events have shaped this tiny sliver of land for more than 400 years. In Manhattan, travel back in time to discover how a small rodent...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"If you want to know where you are or where you are going, you can look at a map. Throughout American history, our nation's leaders and citizens were able to use maps for direction and learning. Sometimes these maps were not very accurate, and we can learn about how Americans viewed their world just by looking at the maps they had available. What would our nation look like without the 11 Confederate states? How can we reach the Pacific if there are...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
"In Mapping and Navigation: the history and science of finding your way, kids ages 9-12 will learn the history and science behind the evolution of mapmaking, and how much is still out there for discovery. Readers will explore ideas through hands-on-experiments while learning new terminology and interesting facts. Projects include using triangulation to measure distances, creating contour lines on a mini-mountain to understand elevation changes on...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
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