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"Old maps lead you to strange and unexpected places, and none does so more ineluctably than the subject of this book: the giant, beguiling WaldseemUller world map of 1507." So begins this remarkable story of the map that gave America its name. For millennia Europeans believed that the world consisted of three parts: Europe, Africa, and Asia. They drew the three continents in countless shapes and sizes on their maps, but occasionally they hinted at...
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National Geographic
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English
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"Learn all about the people, places, animals, and environments of our world in the fourth edition of this engaging atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design; fun, lively photos; and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. It's the perfect reference for kids to learn about lands close to home or oceans away--ideal for classroom use, homework help, and armchair exploration."--Provided...
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The Lyons Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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By combining stunning cartography with engaging and authoritative text, The World Atlas of Pirates presents the story of piracy in a completely new way. Eighty maps plot the routes that pirates followed-whether crossing the world's great oceans or pursuing their prey through creeks and bays. Colorful archive illustrations, including photographs and images from England's National Maritime Museum and other historic collections, bring the villains, their...
5) World atlas
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Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
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The world has changed and this new atlas from the map experts at National Geographic captures the state of the planet with completely updated maps, stats, and fun facts-the perfect paperback reference for curious kids and students. Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the 5th edition of this acclaimed atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information...
6) Globes
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Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Text and photographs describe the features of a globe."--
10) Map my planet
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing, Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to map skills regarding the planet." --
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The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Which nations have launched animals into space? Where are the world's cat people? How many humans live in high-risk zones for natural disasters? How far do you have to travel to hug all fifteen of the world's oldest trees? Where in the world do snakes live--or better yet, where can you avoid them?! Find the. . . answers to these questions and many more in [this book]. This infographic atlas of nature's . . . wonders and . . . oddities is bursting...
14) World maps
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Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Gives information on types and features of world maps. Includes quizzes and a mapmaking activity"--Provided by publisher.
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Contains maps of the world, with detailed maps of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Oceania, and North and South America; statistics on populations, climate, and physical dimensions; information on the universe, forces of nature, world economies, and other topics, and place name index with over 64,000 entries."--
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"Where can you find the world's deadliest creatures? Where are the most explosive volcanoes? Where is the hottest place on the planet? Where do the world's billionaires live? Find the answers to these and thousands of other fascinating questions in this mind-boggling atlas of just about everything!" --back cover.
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