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Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found and--most importantly--how to defeat it"--Provided by publisher.
Series
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The updated third edition of this popular atlas introduces young readers to the wonders of all of America's states and territories, with maps, fun facts, geographical features, and more. This fun, easy-to-use atlas takes kids on a journey around the U.S. to showcase what's unique about each state and territory. Every profile starts with a colorful map and a lively essay and includes capital cities; population; important land and water features; state...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The sixth edition of the award-winning atlas--the ultimate resource for knowing everything about our changing world--features photos, fascinating facts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces maps and how they are used, and discusses the different types of maps that provide information on such subjects as the round Earth, political boundaries, physical features, weather, transport, constellations, and other topics.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An innovative look back through time, Manhattan Maps follows the history of Manhattan Island from its natural formation to the bustling city today. It explores the ways in which nature and people are connected, tracking the people who lived on Manhattan from the Lenape Indians to Dutch settlers hunting for beaver pelts to early Americans and beyond, and how they've (literally) shaped the island (and vice versa). Jen Thermes highlights watershed moments...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
11) The maps book
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Packed with astounding maps from ancient times to the present, fascinating facts and amazing historic photographs, this ultimate guide to the full breadth of maps in existence shows kids not only how to read maps and symbols but how to create their own.
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A raccoon narrator embarks on a big adventure in this exciting exploration of maps for the youngest readers. Traditional maps of cities, roads, and parks are joined by some less conventional ones such as inside the body, each one methodically introduced with humor and clear explanation. A clever, colorful, and engaging first look at constructing and decoding maps"--
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