Oxford International First Atlas (2011)
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- ISBN 9780198480204
- Weight: 107g
- Dimensions: 188 x 232mm
- Publication Date: 03 Feb 2011
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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The Oxford International First Atlas is a stimulating first atlas for young children, designed to introduce early map skills and inspire curiosity about the world. Completely up-to-date, it features accurate, easy-to-read, and colourful mapping in a layout based on research into how young children use maps.
Have you ever wondered:
• What the Earth looks like from space?
• How many continents there are?
• Where Mount Everest is?
Find out in your very first atlas!
Key Features:
• Perfect for Early Learners: Introduces young children to maps and develops early atlas skills.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes an introduction to the globe and places around the world.
• Engaging Visuals: Stunning Earth-from-space images, clear maps of the world and continents, and popular themes such as world animals and holidays.
• Fascinating Facts: Includes fun facts about places and people to spark curiosity.
• Interactive Learning: Accompanied by an Activity Book for independent work to develop map literacy skills.
This atlas is the ideal resource for introducing young learners to geography and encouraging exploration of the world.
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.
