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

Book 2013

"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 and interesting facts. Projects include using triangulation to measure distances, creating contour lines on a mini-mountain to understand elevation changes on...

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Part of a Series:

"Build it yourself" series

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ISBN:

9781619301986 (pbk.)
9781619301948

Description:

vi, 122 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm

Target Audience Note:

Guided reading level: U

Notes:

"Focus on science"--P. [4] of cover
Includes bibliographical references (p. 120) and index

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

Control Number:

952704

Other Authors:

Hetland, Beth
McGinty, Patrick M

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