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OverviewWe use maps to get us from one place to another, yet maps for travelers and explorers vary widely. This volume presents the history of travel maps, from early lists of directions for pilgrims and sailors to modern-day systems used by aircraft and ships. It also takes a look at GPS route-finders in automobiles. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tim CookePublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing Imprint: Gareth Stevens Publishing Dimensions: Width: 21.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 26.70cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781433935060ISBN 10: 1433935066 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 16 January 2010 Recommended Age: From 11 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsSeries Review: Understanding Maps of Our World The 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 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |