The World of Maps

The World of Maps
Author: Judith A. Tyner
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2014-09-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1462519350

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Maps have power--they can instruct, make life easier, mislead, or even lie. This engaging text provides the tools to read, analyze, and use any kind of map and assess its strengths and weaknesses. Requiring no advanced math skills, the book presents basic concepts of symbolization, scale, coordinate systems, and projections. It gives students a deeper understanding of the types of maps they encounter every day, from turn-by-turn driving directions to the TV weather report. Readers also learn how to use multiple maps and imagery to analyze an area or region. The book includes 168 figures, among them 22 color plates; most of the figures can be downloaded as PowerPoint slides from the companion website. Appendices contain a glossary, recommended resources, a table of commonly used projections, and more.

Map Use

Map Use
Author: Phillip Muehrcke
Publisher: JP Publications (WI)
Total Pages: 652
Release: 1992
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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Geologic Maps

Geologic Maps
Author: Edgar Winston Spencer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2000
Genre: Science
ISBN:

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This workbook is designed to help readers who have no previous training in map interpretation learn how to prepare, read, and interpret geologic maps. The discussion of the types of geologic features found on geologic maps is followed by well-developed exercises based on a set of full- color geologic maps. Reorganizes material, with the inclusion of many new maps and new exercises. Adds new chapters devoted to the preparation of geologic maps, identification and classification of sedimentary rocks, and use of aerial photographs. Adds portions of geologic maps reproduced in full color. An invaluable workbook/reference book for professionals in this field.

Map Reading

Map Reading
Author: United States. Department of the Army
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1956
Genre: Maps
ISBN:

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Map Use & Analysis

Map Use & Analysis
Author: John Campbell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2001
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

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This book is designed to serve as an introduction to the fascinating world of maps. It explains how to use maps to obtain information about a wide variety of topics. Throughout the book, maps are viewed in a broad framework. Thus, the discussion includes mental maps, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images, computer-assisted cartography, and geographical information systems, in addition to traditional printed maps. The writing style is neither formalistic nor casual, with an emphasis on clarity of explanation. The discussions assume that the reader has no specific prior knowledge of the topic, so that even novice map users can understand and use the information and techniques presented.

Things Maps Don't Tell Us

Things Maps Don't Tell Us
Author: Armin K. Lobeck
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1993-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 0226488772

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A guide to discerning the gealogical history of an area through understanding the lines of rivers, mountains, and coasts on maps.

There's a Map on My Lap!

There's a Map on My Lap!
Author: Tish Rabe
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593126769

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The Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps–the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc.); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses); and funny facts about the places they show us (“Michigan looks like a scarf and a mitten! Louisiana looks like a chair you can sit in!”).

Principles of Map Design

Principles of Map Design
Author: Judith A. Tyner
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1609180313

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This authoritative, reader-friendly text presents core principles of good map design that apply regardless of production methods or technical approach. The book addresses the crucial questions that arise at each step of making a map: Who is the audience? What is the purpose of the map? Where and how will it be used? Students get the knowledge needed to make sound decisions about data, typography, color, projections, scale, symbols, and nontraditional mapping and advanced visualization techniques. Pedagogical Features: *Over 200 illustrations (also available at the companion website as PowerPoint slides), including 23 color plates *Suggested readings at the end of each chapter. *Recommended Web resources. *Instructive glossary

Map Use and Analysis

Map Use and Analysis
Author: John Campbell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780071112598

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This book is designed to serve as an introduction to the fascinating world of maps. It explains how to use maps to obtain information about a wide variety of topics. Throughout the book, maps are viewed in a broad framework. Thus, the discussion includes mental maps, aerial photographs, remotely sensed images, computer-assisted cartography, and geographical information systems, in addition to traditional printed maps. The writing style is neither formalistic nor casual, with an emphasis on clarity of explanation. The discussions assume that the reader has no specific prior knowledge of the topic, so that even novice map users can understand and use the information and techniques presented.