Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts, kids will soon grasp how to read maps and symbols plus learn how to make their own!Wowfactor maps, astounding historic photographs and lively text make this incredible map book the ultimate gift for kids and grown ups too. Insightful case studies including Winston Churchills Map Room and John Snows groundbreaking 1854 cholera map will fascinate readers and aid learning while unusual maps of the night sky, wildlife, populations, timezones and even famous maps from literature and video games show the full breadth of the many mindblowing maps in existence.Inside The Maps Book An exciting journey through the history of maps including ancient maps, the first ever world map, the mapping of the world wars and beyond Vibrant artwork, unusual maps, historic photos and engaging text bring the world of maps to life Fascinating case studies aid learning and comprehension Revolutionary modern maps explained in detail covering GPS, online maps, streetview, 3D mapping, magneticfield maps, map apps on phones, flight radar maps and other uses of modern cartography Making maps, using mapping tools and understanding more about the equipment cartographers use to create and design maps How to read a map including longitude and...

Binding: Hardcover;160 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet; Classification: YRW; Weight: 1196 g; Dimensions: 238 x 313 x 19

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