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Oxford First Atlas Paperback 2011
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Oxford First Atlas Paperback 2011
Editorial advisor
Dr Patrick Wiegand
48 pages | 255x220mm
ISBN: 978-0-19-848784-5 | Paperback
Publication Date: 03 March 2011
Price:
£6.99
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Suitable for:
Ages 5-8
Ideal atlas for children in their first years at school
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.
Features
· Clear and colourful maps of the world, the continents, and British Isles
· Map keys that provide easy reminders of symbols
· Accessible, informative text on every page
· Straightforward symbols that make maps easier to understand
· Clearly-labelled, uncluttered maps that make maps easier to read and enjoy
· Generous use of expanded picture keys that emphasise the link between photographs, text, and map symbols
· An innovative grid for easy location of places and features
· Questions that encourage children to interrogate the maps
· Comparator maps of the British Isles to help children understand scale
Develops early atlas skills in young learners
Contains stunning photos
Accessible visual layout based on evidence for young children's thinking with maps
The specification in this catalogue, including without limitation price, format, extent, number of illustrations, and month of publication, was as accurate as possible at the time the catalogue was compiled. Occasionally, due to the nature of some contractual restrictions, we are unable to ship a specific product to a particular territory. Jacket images are provisional and liable to change before publication.
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