What to read after Maps and Cities?

Maps tell us more than just how to find the way. They reveal how people have seen their world at different times and in different places. Understanding Maps of Our World is a comprehensive introduction to how and why we make and use maps. Key Features Teaches basic map skills and navigation Explains technical aspects of cartography in accessible language Diagrams illustrate how to make and read maps Meets curriculum standards for the Age of Exploration Supplements math standards for measurement and geometry The compilation of urban maps presents cartographers with a unique set of problems. This book examines some of the most challenging difficulties, including the question of how to represent large numbers of tightly packed features within a tiny area on a small-scale map. Book jacket.