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Maps and Navigation
Understanding Maps of Our World
Ancient navigators plotted their courses by reference to the position of the Sun or the stars. This book traces the fascinating development of pathfinding techniques, from these early beginnings to modern radar and global positioning satellites.
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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
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6-8 IL
Grades
6-8 GRL
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