Maps and Mapping (Kingfisher Young Knowledge) - Hardcover

Chancellor, Deborah

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9780753409466: Maps and Mapping (Kingfisher Young Knowledge)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753409461 ISBN 13: 9780753409466

Publisher: Kingfisher Books Ltd, 2004

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KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Project spreads featuring activities to do at home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and understanding. KFYK Maps and Mapping shows readers how to find their way around the world, by introducing them to different styles of maps and helping them understand how they work. Learn about the compass points, map keys and scales, colours and contours. Also discover how maps are used and how they are created. Fun projects, such as making a 3-D relief map, help the child understand how maps work.

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"This is a coherent, lucid series . . . pure gold" -- The Observer

About the Author:

After graduating from Cambridge, Deborah Chancellor trained as a primary school teacher before working as an editor of children's books. She has written on a variety of subjects, including dinosaurs, jungles, ocean life and deep space as well as writing a series of junior geography titles introducing map skills.

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