Oxford First Atlas Paperback 2011

by Dr Patrick Wiegand (Editor)

• New

  Paperback
  2011

  $11.33

  An introductory atlas with a narrative thread, encouraging young children to learn about Planet Earth and places around the world.

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $3.21

  The Oxford First Atlas is a bright and informative atlas for all 7-9 year olds. It combines the essential features of colourful, clear mapping with many colour photographs, including aerial photos and satellite imagery, and light and humorous artwork. The atlas makes the link between photograph, artwork, map symbol, and text in a number of expanded picture keys. There is simple, clear topographic mapping of the whole of the British Isles; Environmental maps of each of the seven Continents and the Polar regions; up-to-date World maps using the curriculum preferred projection (Eckert IV); and a child-friendly index, which includes both page numbers and grid references. Topics including planet earth, making a map of the world, countries, rivers, hills and mountains, weather, where people live, how the land is used, and journeys are covered.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2011

  $3.21

  The Oxford First Atlas is an accessible and informative atlas for young learners in their first years at school. It is completely up-to-date, and features accurate and easy-to-read colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It encourages children to learn about their world and develop atlas and map skills. It includes: * A simple introduction to Planet Earth and places around the world * Clear and colourful maps of the world and all the continents * Clear and colourful thematic maps showing coasts, rivers, mountains, the weather, environments, cities, animals, and holidays * Colourful photographs * Fascinating facts about places and people * Questions that encourage children to think and engage with the maps. The Oxford First Atlas is accompanied by a Teacher's Handbook for practical page-by-page guidance on using the atlas, an Activity Book for independent work to develop map skills, and an e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas for whole-class display.

• New

  Hardcover
  2011

  $13.87

  The Oxford First Atlas is an accessible and informative atlas for young learners in their first years at school. It is completely up-to-date, and features accurate and easy-to-read colourful mapping presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It encourages children to learn about their world and develop atlas and map skills. It includes: * A simple introduction to Planet Earth and places around the world * Clear and colourful maps of the world and all the continents * Clear and colourful thematic maps showing coasts, rivers, mountains, the weather, environments, cities, animals, and holidays * Colourful photographs * Fascinating facts about places and people * Questions that encourage children to think and engage with the maps. The Oxford First Atlas is accompanied by a Teacher's Handbook for practical page-by-page guidance on using the atlas, an Activity Book for independent work to develop map skills, and an e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas for whole-class display.