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Maps and Exploration
Understanding Maps of Our World
As explorers discovered new lands, the world’s borders seemed to expand and people developed a new interest in maps. This book documents the development of cartography—or mapmaking—and examines some of the controversies related to the world of exploration and the mapping of newly discovered or conquered lands.
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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 JournalRL
Grades
6-8 IL
Grades
6-8 GRL
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