TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brown,Cynthia L.
AU  - McGinty,Patrick M.
AU  - Hetland,Beth
TI  - Mapping and navigation: explore the history and science of finding your way with 20 projects
T2  - Build it yourself series
SN  - 9781619301948
AV  - GA102.5 .B812 2013
PY  - 2013///
CY  - White River Junction, Vermont
PB  - Nomad  Press
KW  - Maps
KW  - Symbols
KW  - Map reading
KW  - Navigation
KW  - Cartography
N1  - "Focus on science"--Page 4 of cover; Includes bibliographical references (page 120) and index; 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; Ages 9-12; Guided reading level: V
N2  - "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 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 world in new and exciting ways."--Publisher's description
ER  -