Oxford Very First Atlas - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 019848786X ISBN 13 : 9780198487869

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2011

Synopsis

The Oxford Very First Atlas is the perfect introduction to maps for young learners. Completely up-to-date, it features accurate, easy-to-read, and colourful mapping in an accessible layout based on research into how children use maps.

Have you ever wondered:
&#8226 What the Earth looks like from space?
&#8226 How many continents there are?
&#8226 Where Mount Everest is?

Find out in your very first atlas!

Key Features:
&#8226 Introduces young learners to maps and develops early atlas skills.
&#8226 Engaging Content: Encourages children to talk about local and distant places and find key locations.
&#8226 Comprehensive Coverage: Includes an introduction to the globe, stunning Earth-from-space images, and clear maps of the world and continents.
&#8226 Interactive Learning: Accompanied by an Activity Book for independent work and an e-Atlas CD-ROM for whole-class display.

This atlas is the ideal resource for developing map skills and inspiring curiosity about the world.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr Patrick Wiegand taught in primary and secondary schools before being appointed to the School of Education at the University of Leeds where he trained teachers, taught on Masters' programmes and supervised PhD students. He became Head of Teacher Training at the University of Leeds and then Reader in Geography Education. He has researched children's thinking with maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) throughout his career and has published many books, chapters and research papers in this area including Learning and Teaching with Maps (Routledge, 2006). He was Chair of the Cartography and Children Commission of the International Cartographic Association, held a Leverhulme Research Fellowship in GIS in Education, and has served on the UK Committee for Cartography. He has always worked to improve the quality and usability of classroom teaching materials and has been Editorial Adviser for OUP atlases for 30 years.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 019848786X
• ISBN 13: 9780198487869
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Éditeur: Wiegand Dr Patrick
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Ufficio Anagrafiche Messaggerie; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie