Publisher Description

TheOxford School Atlas includes country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps. The atlas covers key curriculum themes such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate, economic activity, and development. It includes comprehensive coverage of the British Isles, and case studies of Italy, Kenya, Brazil, Japan, China, California, theIndian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and Antarctica.

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Presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps. With case studies and a focus on the British Isles.

Author Biography

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.

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Accessible and informative world atlas for all 10-14 year olds.

Long Description

This new edition of the Oxford School Atlas includes country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps. The atlas covers key curriculum themes such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate, economic activity, and development. It includes comprehensive coverage of the British Isles, and case studies of Italy, Kenya, Brazil, Japan,
China, California, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and Antarctica.Also available:e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas suitable for both individual study
and whole-class display.

Promotional "Headline"

Accessible and informative world atlas for all 10-14 year olds.

Feature

Presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how students use maps
Accessible, colourful, and clearly-labelled maps that are easy to read and enjoy
Key curriculum themes covered - such as earthquakes and volcanoes, climate, economic activity, and development
Comprehensive coverage of the British Isles
Case studies of Italy, Kenya, Brazil, Japan, China, California, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and Antarctica
Special sections on atlas literacy and numeracy
Includes country data and useful Internet links
Stimulating photographs that provide a sense of place
Fascinating details that encourage students to explore the maps
Innovative grid codes that make it easy to find places listed in the index
Satellite images, photographs, and illustrations that aid understanding
Map keys that provide easy reminders of symbols
Hardback and paperback versions available
Also available: Oxford School e-Atlas CD-ROM, suitable for both individual study and whole-class display

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