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Are we there yet? : how humans find their way / Maria Birmingham ; illustrated by Drew Shannon.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Orca timeline ; 4.Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2023Copyright date: ©2023Description: 57 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781459835207
  • 1459835204
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Introduction: From here to there -- Brain leads the way -- Mapping it out -- Humans change course -- Evolution of transportation -- Heading skyward -- Off to the future -- Conclusion : We have arrived.
Summary: "Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time."-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction New 910.9 B619 Available 33111011078843
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 910.9 B619 Available 33111011317423
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Why do some people have a bad sense of direction? How can you avoid getting lost? Why did early mapmakers put fake towns on their maps and why does every traffic controller in the world speak English?

From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star patterns and animal behavior. Then came the invention of maps, faster transportation and eventually technology, like satellites and GPS. And from the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there's still plenty of exploring to do. Where will we go next?

Includes bibliographical references (page 53) and index.

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time."-- Provided by publisher.

Introduction: From here to there -- Brain leads the way -- Mapping it out -- Humans change course -- Evolution of transportation -- Heading skyward -- Off to the future -- Conclusion : We have arrived.

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