Maps and mapping

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KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. Lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs.

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Booklist Review

Reviewed with Nicola Davies' Oceans and Seas0 . K-Gr. 3. These titles, part of the Kingfisher Young Knowledge series, introduce primary-graders to basic facts about familiar topics. Maps & Mapping0 explains what maps are, how they are made and used, and the symbols and projections found on them. Oceans and Seas 0 covers saltiness, tides, waves and weather, plants and animals, and ecological issues. Both titles present single topics on full-color, double-page spreads. The text is brief, consisting primarily of captions for the clear, well-chosen artwork. Most illustrations are photographs, but the drawings and diagrams included are so attractive and realistic that casual browsers may not even realize they are looking at original artwork. Specialized vocabulary is defined at the bottom of the page on which the word first appears. Although the reliance on captions as the main text may leave sequential readers somewhat frustrated, these are attractive offerings that provide a surprisingly wide range of information that will be welcome in primary classrooms and interested browsers. Several simple projects are appended in each volume. --Kay Weisman Copyright 2004 Booklist

Horn Book Review

Basic information about maps is related in double-page spreads illustrated with color photos and other images. The text, describing various types of maps and showing how they are used, could be better organized. A few activities, such as making a compass and drawing a treasure map, are included. This revised edition was originally part of the Kingfisher Young Knowledge series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.