Thousands of years ago, man invented the map.  Some early maps were etched on tablets of clay, others painted on silk cloth

Over time, as man explored his world, maps got better and better.   Today's maps and globes can tell us exactly what our world looks like.  They can tell us how high the mountains are, or how deep the oceans.  They can teach us about other countries or about the vegetation of a certain area.  They can even show us where the schools, libraries, and hospitals are in our hometowns.

Bright, cheerful illustrations and easy-to-read text take the reader into the world of maps and globes, teaching the language of maps in clear, simple terms.

So open a map, spin a globe.  The world is waiting for you.

From the dust jacket