Maps and Navigation |
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| Author:
| Cooke, Tim |
| Series title: | Understanding Maps of Our World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4339-3509-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $33.67 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.