Bibliograph

Mapping and navigation, explore the history and science of finding your way with 20 projects, Cynthia Light Brown & Patrick M. McGinty; illustrated by Beth Hetland

Type

Label

Mapping and navigation, explore the history and science of finding your way with 20 projects, Cynthia Light Brown & Patrick M. McGinty; illustrated by Beth Hetland

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references (p. 120) and indexIncludes bibliographical references (p. 120) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 9-12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mapping and navigation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

859346255

resource.readingGradeLevel

Guided reading level: U

Responsibility statement

Cynthia Light Brown & Patrick M. McGinty; illustrated by Beth Hetland

Series statement

"Build it yourself" series

Sub title

explore the history and science of finding your way with 20 projects

Summary

"In Mapping and Navigation: the history and science of finding your way, kids ages 9-12 will learn the history and science behind the evolution of mapmaking, and how much is still out there for discovery. Readers will explore ideas through hands-on-experiments while learning new terminology nd interesting facts. Projects include using triangulation to measure distances, creating contour lines on a mini-mountain to understand elevation changes on a map, and inventing a sundial and compass to understand the basics of navigation. Whether mapping the solar system or mapping their own backyard, all readers will be able to understand mapping technologies and see the word in new and exciting ways."--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Timeline -- Introduction -- Ancient maps -- Explorers cross the seas -- Mapping new lands and new skies -- Mapping from satellites: GPS and landsat -- What is GIS? -- Oceans: the least known surface on Earth -- Space: navigating the final frontier

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor

Creator