Maps and Globes (Reading Rainbow Book) by Jack Knowlton

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A brief history of mapmaking, a simple explanation of how to read maps and globes, and an introduction to the many different kinds of maps there are.

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An easy to understand explanation of maps of globes with helpful illustrations for young children just starting to learn about the world. I read this book aloud just before introducing a children’s atlas and a world globe to my kids.

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Genre: Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 912 — History & geography Geography & travel Maps and plans of surface of earth and of extraterrestrial worlds
LCC: GA105.6 .K58 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Mathematical geography. Cartography Mathematical geography. Cartography Cartography
BISAC: JUV JUVENILE FICTION General
JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION History Exploration & Discovery
JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION Travel

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Maps and Globes (Reading Rainbow Book)

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