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World in Maps
Explore the World – Past, Present and Future
Series: Collins Primary Atlases
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The must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyond
Bring geography, history and the environment together with this thematic world atlas suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3.
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World in Maps is the must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyond.
Bring geography, history, and the environment together with this thematic world atlas, suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. Fully up-to-date and endorsed by the Geographical and Historical Associations, it helps children to understand how things came to be, as well as how they might change in years to come.
World in Maps investigates themes with a focus on environmental issues, colonialism, trade, migration, and farming. It includes reference maps of the continents and historic empires.
Ideal for classroom use and home learning, it provides opportunities for pupils to conduct their own enquiries and explore maths in context using maps, satellite images, diagrams, charts, and photographs.
Also available: UK in Maps ISBN 9780008556488
Series: Collins Primary Atlases
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World in Maps
World in Maps is the must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyond. Bring geography, history, and the environment together with this thematic world atlas, suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. Fully up-to-date and endorsed by the Geographical and Historical Associations, it helps children to understand how things came to be, as well as how they might...PaperbackSold Out
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ISBN: 9780008556471
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Collins
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 226.0mm
Height: 312.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 56
About the Author
Dr Stephen Scoffham is a Principal lecturer in the Department of Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. He teaches undergraduate, post-graduate and in-service courses and has particular responsibility for geography, environmental education and the global dimension. Stephen is an established educational author. He is Honorary Publications Officer for the Geographical Association (GA) and editor of the GA’s best-selling publication, the Primary Geography Handbook.
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