{"product_id":"lonely-planet-kids-the-maps-book-by-joanne-bourne-9781837580088","title":"Lonely Planet Kids The Maps Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real-time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps, and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome facts, kids will soon grasp how to read maps and symbols, plus learn how to make their own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWow-factor maps, astounding historic photographs and lively text make this incredible map book the ultimate gift for kids—and grown-ups too. Insightful case studies, including Winston Churchill's Map Room and John Snow's groundbreaking 1854 cholera map, will fascinate readers and aid learning; while unusual maps of the night sky, wildlife, populations, time-zones and even famous maps from literature and video games show the full breadth of the many mind-blowing maps in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside \u003cem\u003eThe Maps Book\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn exciting journey through the history of maps, including ancient maps, the first ever world map, the mapping of the world wars, and beyond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVibrant artwork, unusual maps, historic photos, and engaging text bring the world of maps to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFascinating case studies aid learning and comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRevolutionary modern maps explained in detail covering GPS, online maps, street view, 3D mapping, magnetic-field maps, map apps on phones, flight radar maps, and other uses of modern cartography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaking maps, using mapping tools, and understanding more about the equipment cartographers use to create and design maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to read a map, including longitude and latitude, grid lines, contour lines, symbols and keys, as well as directions for using a compass; plus how to make your own map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe full breadth of maps and their purposes, such as political maps, infographic maps, transport maps, city maps, weather maps, topographic maps, geological maps, population maps, archaeology maps, and mapping the natural world, including climate change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnique and quirky maps that kids and adults know and love, like Middle Earth and 100 Acre Wood, to board game maps and mapping in best-selling video games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Maps Book\u003c\/em\u003e is the latest in Lonely Planet Kids' The Fact Book series, following on from \u003cem\u003eThe Travel Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Cities Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Big Earth Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Animal Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Flags Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Oceans Book\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Dinosaur Book\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Weather Book\u003c\/em\u003e. Written by British author and archaeologist, Jo Bourne, this definitive guide to maps will keep curious minds engaged as they take a deep dive into the amazing world of cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids—an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet—published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space, and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46399995445484,"sku":"9781837580088","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781837580088.jpg?v=1745650279","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/lonely-planet-kids-the-maps-book-by-joanne-bourne-9781837580088","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}