Catalog Search Results
Author
Summary
"The purpose of the Atlas is to provide K-12 students and teachers with resources that will aid in learning more about Wyoming geography while at the same time increasing students' spatial awareness and critical thinking skills. The Atlas is a full color, 9 x 12 inch soft-cover book containing ... maps, graphics and associated information, including: facts about Wyoming and map reading skills ; fourteen pages of physical geography maps (geology, climate,...
Author
Summary
This book traces the history of mapmaking while offering insight into the role of cartography in human civilization and sharing anecdotes about the cultural arenas frequented by map enthusiasts. It comes as no surprise that, as a kid, Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings slept with a bulky Hammond world atlas by his pillow every night. It recounts his lifelong love affair with geography and explores why maps have always been so fascinating to him and to...