Mapping South America / Paul Rockett ; with artwork by Mark Ruffle.
Material type: TextSeries: Rockett, Paul. Mapping the continents ; Publisher: St. Catharines, ON ; New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2017Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- cartographic image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780778726173 (reinforced library binding)
- 0778726177 (reinforced library binding)
- 9780778726234 (pbk.)
- 0778726231 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 918 R682 | Available | 33111008723351 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through South America! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of the continent. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting cultural and thematic maps.
Includes index.
Where is South America? -- Countries -- Incas and conquistadors -- Liberation and independence -- Climates -- Wildlife -- Natural landmarks -- Human-made landmarks -- Settlements -- Industries -- Sports -- Culture -- Food and drink -- Further information.
Offers a look at the people and places of North America, with photographs and full-color maps featuring the climate, population, natural resources, political boundaries, land formations, and culture of various regions.
Guided reading: Q