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The shape of things : how mapmakers picture our world Cover Image Book

The shape of things : how mapmakers picture our world / words by Dean Robbins ; pictures by Matt Tavares.

Robbins, Dean, 1957- (author.). Tavares, Matt, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Charting mapmaking through the ages, this invitation to join the first mapmakers as they explore the wonders of the world, using a wide range of tools and methods to depict their surroundings and survey new lands, shows how we've arrived at modern mapmaking today.

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  • ISBN: 9780593479254
  • ISBN: 0593479254
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations, maps ; 27 x 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2024]

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Includes bibliographical references.

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Subject: Cartography > History > Juvenile literature.
Cartography > History > Juvenile literature.
Maps > History > Juvenile literature.
Picture books > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 3 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 8 total copies.
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Marion Library JUV 912.09 ROB (Text) 37810435822654 Juvenile New Nonfiction Available -