The maps book : the ultimate guide to the history and use of maps

The Maps Book

Maps are part of our everyday lives, and without them we would - quite literally - be lost ! Bursting with facts, this book explores the world of maps, revealing all the many different kinds - from transport maps that guide us around to weather maps that help us plan what to wear.
You'll discover physical maps, political maps, time-zone maps, population maps and even maps of hidden places, such as the sea floor and other planets. You'll also learn how to use maps, how maps are made and discover the long history of mapping, from ancient times to modern-day satellite technology. It's the ultimate guide to maps.

Product details

• Authors: Joanne Bourne, Lonely Planet Kids
• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.10.2023
• EAN: 9781837580088
• ISBN: 978-1-83758-008-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 240 mm x 320 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 1085 g
• Series: Lonely Planet Kids; The Fact Book
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Atlases, Children’s / Teenage reference: Atlases and maps, Atlases & maps (Children's/Teenage)