Maps and Cities

Understanding Maps of Our World

The compilation of urban maps presents cartographers with a unique set of problems. This book examines some of the most challenging difficulties, including the question of how to represent large numbers of tightly packed features within a tiny area on a small-scale map.

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Series Review: Understanding Maps of Our WorldThe authors descriptions of cartographic challenges, old and new, result in a lot of valuable extras...The books further-reading lists, which include print and Web materials, are particularly extensive. Wonderful resources.School Library Journal
RL
Grades
6-8
IL
Grades
6-8
GRL
T
Details:
Product type:
ISBN: 978-1-4339-3519-0
Author: Tim Cooke
Copyright: 2010
Reading Level: Grades 6-8
Interest Level: Grades 6-8
GRL: T
Lexile: 930L
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"