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Age Group_Ages 9-11
Author_Patrick Wiegand
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Product details
- ISBN 9780199137015
- Weight: 685g
- Dimensions: 236 x 362mm
- Publication Date: 31 May 2012
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
- Age Group: Ages 9-11
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The Oxford School Atlas is an essential resource for students, featuring country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping in an accessible layout based on research into how students use maps.
Key Features:
• Curriculum-Aligned: Covers key themes such as earthquakes, volcanoes, climate, economic activity, and development.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes detailed maps of the British Isles and global regions.
• Case Studies: Features real-world examples including Italy, Kenya, Brazil, Japan, China, California, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and Antarctica.
• Accessible Design: Clear, colourful mapping and engaging visuals to support learning.
This atlas combines accurate data with practical features, making it ideal for classroom use and exam preparation.
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.
