Mapping History

On the Map

by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel

From an ancient mural in Turkey to a clay map of Mesopotamia, this book discusses the way humans have been mapping their world for thousands of years. From the ancient Greeks such as Ptolemy and Aristotle to the heroes of the European Age of Exploration.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Junessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great intro to the history of maps presented in an interesting format. Enough details but not so in depth as to be boring. Good for kids 4-7th grades.