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From the critically acclaimed author of The Book of M, a highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers that a strange map in her deceased father's belongings holds an incredible, deadly secret--one that will lead her on an extraordinary adventure and to the truth about her family's dark history. What is the purpose of a map? Nell Young's whole life and greatest passion is cartography. Her father, Dr. Daniel Young, is a legend in the...
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Maggie O'Dell novels volume 11
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
When FBI Special Agent Maggie O' Dell and her partner, Tully, discover the remains of a young woman, the one clue left behind is a map -- an invitation of sorts for Maggie to play a game: a game of cat and mouse between killer and investigators that will take Maggie and Tully on a frantic hunt crisscrossing the country to halt the truck-stop killer before he strikes again. With the body count rising, Maggie and her partner race against the clock to...
4) The map trap
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Sixth-grader Alton Barnes loves maps, and when his portfolio of secret maps is stolen, he begins getting notes with orders that he must obey to get the maps back but, with the help of a popular classmate, he just might succeed before his teacher, principal, or someone else learns he has been studying and mapping things about them.
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Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Kids will have fun learning about each and every U.S. state in this amazing 6th edition atlas, packed with maps, stats, facts, and pictures. National Geographic's world-renowned cartographers have paired up with education experts to create maps of all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C., that pinpoint the physical features, capitals, and other towns and cities. Discover the latest data along with colorful photography of each state and...
10) Atlas of Africa
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Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Features maps and information about the countries, geography, ecology, population, customs, transportation, and economy of Africa.
11) Road atlas 2023
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Publisher
Rand McNally
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Rand McNally Road Atlas is the most trusted and best-selling US atlas on the market. This updated North American atlas contains maps of every U.S. state and Canadian province, an overview map of Mexico, and detailed inset maps of over 350 cities and 20 U.S. national parks. Road construction and conditions contact information for every state conveniently located above the maps. Contains mileage chart showing distances between 90 North American...
12) World atlas
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English
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"Learn all about the people, places, trends, and developments of our world in the fifth edition of this acclaimed atlas. It's got a fresh, kid-friendly design and all the latest, greatest geographic and political information that make this such a valuable resource. New features include a thematic map on endangered species, a map about the region of Central Africa, and an expanded Antarctica section that introduces kids to the important research that...
14) The maps book
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Series
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Lonely Planet Global Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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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.
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The Experiment
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"An atlas of 100 infographic maps that reveal something surprising about our world--how many countries have bigger economies than California; who drives on the wrong side of the road; and where you can find lions in the wild--all offering little-known insights and analysis about our world"--
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Series
Geronimo Stilton. Thea Stilton volume 22
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
While on vacation in the Bahamas, the Thea sisters stumble across an old pirate map and endeavor to find the treasure, unaware that someone else is also seeking the prize.
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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...
20) Quest
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Series
Journey trilogy (Aaron Becker) volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In the Caldecott Honor-winning Journey, much of Becker's energy was devoted to the story's exquisite backdrops. Now, in the second wordless book of his planned trilogy, the focus is on his characters. On a rainy day in a city park, the girl who starred in Journey and the boy introduced at the end take refuge by a doorway under a bridge. To their surprise, a king emerges from the door just long enough to pass the two a map before soldiers apprehend...
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