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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The real-life answers to Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities, Unruly Places explores the most extraordinary, off-grid, offbeat places on the planet. Alastair Bonnett's tour of the planet's most unlikely micro-nations, moving villages, secret cities, and no man's lands shows us the modern world from surprising new vantage points, bound to inspire urban explorers, off-the-beaten-trail wanderers, and armchair travelers. He connects what we see on maps...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Featuring more than fifty illustrated maps of every state and union territory in India, this book expands the definition of an atlas. It taps into the essence of each state, its culture, history, and people. A special highlight includes spreads on India's leading cities, delving into their heart and soul. Drawing from the current school curriculum and with the help of an educational consultant, the book includes dedicated infographic spreads that...
Author
Publisher
Dorset Press
Pub. Date
1985, ©1968
Language
English
Description
"Containing over 100 readable black and white maps designed by cartographer, Arthur Banks, this book describes British history from 50 BC to the present, with specific maps detailing key moments, battles, and much more. The well drawn maps include "social, religious and economic development, as well as major wars, expansions, alliances, and growth of such concepts as trade, transportation, agriculture and industry." --
12) Geography
Publisher
Time-Life
Pub. Date
©1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Questions and answers explore various aspects of geography, including the formation of deserts, mountains, caves, and rivers.
Author
Publisher
University of California Press
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
"Using more than five hundred historical maps from collections around the world, this stunning book is the first to tell the story of America's past from a unique geographical perspective. Covering more than half a millennium in U.S. history--from conception to colonization to Hurricane Katrina--this atlas documents the discoveries and explorations, the intrigue and negotiations, the technology and the will that led the United States to become what...
Publisher
Royal Highway Productions
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Host/historian California Jones along with kids investigates the geography of California. Viewers join the quest, visiting Death Valley, the Redwood forests, the Central Valley and even outer space to learn about California's diversity. Short skits also help young viewers learn necessary map skills including latitude and longitude, map symbols, scales,and legends.
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Provides insight into both regional and global issues by addressing fundamental and advanced topics critical to the study of human geography and places special emphasis on exploring the impact of human habitation and economic activity on the environment.
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