Mapping History

by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel

From an ancient mural in Turkey to a clay map of Mesopotamia, this book discusses the way humans have been mapping their world for thousands of years. From the ancient Greeks such as Ptolemy and Aristotle to the heroes of the European Age of Exploration such as Henry the Navigator and Columbus, this book discusses the early developments in mapmaking. Lesser known mapmakers and explorers, such as al-Khwarizmi and Zheng He are also introduced. Easy-to-read...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599289512
• ISBN13: 9781599289519
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Checkerboard Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6