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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Atlases
A perfect first introduction to maps and map skills for young readers! Families can live in all kinds of towns. From urban and suburban, to rural communities, towns can look different but still have a lot in common. Learn how to use map features like a key, compass rose, and a scale to answer questions about direction, measurement, and symbols. Look at photos of different types of towns and use the maps inside the book to navigate and compare what is the same and what is different about living in a city, suburb, or farming community. At the end, you will be ready to draw a map of your own town. All this and more in Mapping My Town! ABOUT THIS SERIES: Starting from their bedroom, and moving to their home, street, neighborhood, town, state, country, continent, and finally, planet, children will gain a whole new understanding of their place in the world with this engaging picture book series. With illustrated maps drawn at different scales and vibrant photographs throughout to illustrate real locations, children will learn about map features, how to read maps and answer questions, and how to draw their own maps. Maps are everywhere and understanding them is key to navigating our world. With this brand new and original four-book series, children will expand their role as citizens.
The adventure of knowledge begins with this collection. A series of books that presents in a pleasant form, basic knowledge and at the same time, attractive illustrations respond to the curiosity of children. Easy to understand, is complemented with text of great simplicity and rich content.
The adventure of knowledge begins with this collection. A series of books that presents in a pleasant form, basic knowledge and at the same time, attractive illustrations respond to the curiosity of children. Easy to understand, is complemented with text of great simplicity and rich content.
This multi-topic atlas of the world introduces the most relevant topics to reflect the Geography Key Stage 2-3 requirements of the National Curriculum. This collection of maps can be used to investigate different themes and topics. It tells a story in maps, diagrams, charts, words and photographs each of which presents information to compare and examine. Ideal for age 8+, with free downloadable activities. We live on a remarkable planet and this atlas helps us to make sense of the world today and understand how things came to be as well as how they might change in years to come. Suggested activities on each spread encourage users to explorer further. Explore the range with UK in Maps also available.
Every child needs an atlas and the "Usborne First Atlas" introduces the basics of geography and mapping while giving them an understanding of the relationship between countries and continents. Colourful maps, diagrams and photographs introduce the continents and countries of the world, their people, physical geography and other characteristics.
Travel through time and space like never before in this stunning guide to the worlds of Doctor Who! *With a foreword by renowned Doctor Who director, Rachel Talalay* Journey from Gallifray to Skaro to Mondas and everything in between in this beautifully illustrated Atlas. With full colour maps, take in epic stories, the glorious history of the many faces of the Doctor and magnificent views of the entire saga. Complete with 30 maps, character profiles of companions and monsters, this stunning collection is perfect for new and old fans of Doctor Who covering everything from well-known stories to little known facts.
This beautifully-designed atlas book will introduce young readers to planet Earth's different continents and countries and their animal species. Each spread contains a fascinating fact about the continent depicted, as well as labelled images of different countries and creatures big and small. The process of how a globe is turned into a flat map is explained step-by-step on the back cover to inform young readers. The intricate illustrations and sturdy format make this a perfect gift for young explorers.
Maps On File, 2009 Edition is a loose-leaf collection of approximately 500 up-to-date maps--plus a comprehensive index--designed explicitly for photocopying by students, teachers, or anyone who needs a clear, completely current map of any area of the world. The maps cover every country, every U.S. state and Canadian province, all oceans and continents, as well as important economic and political issues in the news.
The trusted resource since 1981! The ""2006 Edition of Maps On File[registered]"" is a loose-leaf collection of approximately 500 up-to-date maps - plus a comprehensive index - designed explicitly for photocopying by students, teachers, or anyone who needs a clear, completely current map of any area of the world. The maps cover every country, every U.S. state and Canadian province, all oceans and continents, as well as important economic and political issues in the news.
The 2006 Update is an excellent way to keep users abreast of global changes. A supplement containing 25 to 40 replacement maps and a new cumulative index, the Update allows those who have recently purchased a complete edition of Maps On File to keep the collection as current as possible.
Each book is full of information and facts to help make schoolwork a lot easier. At home, this collection will make a valuable tool for homeworks and special assigments.
"There is a more recent edition of this title available! This is an annual publication; the new edition is available for ordering or pre-ordering. If this edition is still available and you would like to order it, please click 'Add to Cart' above. If you would like to order or see more information about the new edition for this title, please click on the following link -- Atlas 2003 The World Bank Atlas 2002 provides easy-to-read colorful world maps, tables, and graphs hihglighting key social, economic, and environmental data for 206 countries. The Atlas parallels the six thematic sections of the World Development Indicators: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links. This book has become the international standard in statistical compilations, and is ideal for use in the library, classroom or office."
In this atlas the authors have brought together, in accessible form, a set of maps which portray a vivid picture of the physical environment of the British Isles. Each set of maps is accompanied by text that explains the nature and causes of the patterns that can be observed. The contents are broadly based, covering the geology, geomorphology, hydrology, climatolgoy, soils, biogeography, and seas of the British Isles and the human impact on each of these aspects. The maps are as uncomplicated as the subject matter allows and the text is designed to be accessible to a wide range of readers. The book was prepared to celebrate the centenary of the Geographical Assocation. From it emerges a remarkable picture of the physical landscape. Together with its companion volume, Britiain in the 1990s: A Social and Economic Atlas, it provides a comprehensive overview of the British Isles.
Hundreds of fascinating facts are waiting to be unearthed in this latest book from Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski, the creative duo behind the bestselling Maps. Dive below the surface, and find out what happens under the earth and under the water. From early submarines and deep-sea life, to burrowing animals and man-made tunnels - you will never look at the world in the same way again! Gorgeous design and quirky illustrations make this a book to be pored over again and again.
Ancient Mesopotamia, New Edition brings to life the period in history when the first civilizations arose. Using maps, charts, documents, and works of art to enhance the text and reconstruct life at all levels of society at the time, this book examines the people, culture, and geography of the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, generally known as the cradle of civilization. The first part covers topics such as animals in daily life, writing, religion and ritual, and the art of pottery; the second part looks at the kingdoms and empires of ancient Mesopotamia, including the Assyrians, Israel and Judah, and Persia. Arranged in colorful double-page spreads, ""Ancient Mesopotamia, New Edition"" offers great insights into the world of ancient Mesopotamia.
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