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48 pp.
| Lerner
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-2921-1$$22.60
(3)
4-6
Maps and Mapmakers series.
Illustrated by
George Fryer.
This book deals with the abstract concept of charting systems that intrinsically lack landmarks. Ancient and modern navigational methods are covered, including celestial and inertial methods. Bramwell also discusses aerial navigation charts and air traffic control methods. Well-captioned diagrams, drawings, and color photographs enhance the text. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-2924-8$$22.60
(3)
4-6
Maps and Mapmakers series.
Illustrated by
George Fryer.
These books describe in detail the basic ideas behind maps and charts, the measurements needed to make them, and such concepts as projections and scale. The various codes and symbols that tell the reader what sort of information is supplied in a map (physical or political geography, products, climate, or population) are clearly explained. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-2922-X$$22.60
(4)
4-6
Maps and Mapmakers series.
Illustrated by
George Fryer.
This book is more a description of what we currently understand about astronomical objects--planets, stars, and galaxies--than the equipment and techniques involved in mapping them. Constellation maps are included, but most of the plentiful photos and diagrams are of such things as individual planets and the electromagnetic spectrum. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-2923-8$$22.60
(3)
4-6
Maps and Mapmakers series.
Illustrated by
George Fryer.
These books describe in detail the basic ideas behind maps and charts, the measurements needed to make them, and such concepts as projections and scale. The various codes and symbols that tell the reader what sort of information is supplied in a map (physical or political geography, products, climate, or population) are clearly explained. Glos., ind.
48 pp.
| Lerner
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-8225-2920-3$$22.60
(3)
4-6
Maps and Mapmakers series.
Illustrated by
George Fryer.
These books describe in detail the basic ideas behind maps and charts, the measurements needed to make them, and such concepts as projections and scale. The various codes and symbols that tell the reader what sort of information is supplied in a map (physical or political geography, products, climate, or population) are clearly explained. Glos., ind.