Mapping and Navigation Explore the History and Science of Finding Your Way with 20 Projects |
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| Author:
| Brown, Cynthia Light
McGinty, Patrick |
| Illustrator:
| Hetland, Beth |
| Series title: | Build It Yourself Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61930-198-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Nomad Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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Whether mapping the solar system or mapping their own backyard, young readers will be able to understand mapping technologies and see the world in new and exciting ways with this interactive, educational book. Detailing how ancient map-making techniques used by the Romans and Greeks have influenced the satellite and GPS technologies used today, this book shows how the history of map-making is full of remarkable characters who charted the unknown with an ever-changing set of...
More DescriptionWhether mapping the solar system or mapping their own backyard, young readers will be able to understand mapping technologies and see the world in new and exciting ways with this interactive, educational book. Detailing how ancient map-making techniques used by the Romans and Greeks have influenced the satellite and GPS technologies used today, this book shows how the history of map-making is full of remarkable characters who charted the unknown with an ever-changing set of tools. From studying ancient maps and charting the seas and skies to exploring deep-sea volcanoes and discovering new planets and stars, this resource explains mapping and navigational ideas through hands-on experiments and an assortment of interesting facts.