The Road to There
Mapmakers and Their Stories
by Val Ross
Reading Level 8-9 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the fascinating journeys behind history's most famous maps and the explorers who created them. From ancient quilts and songlines to detailed parchment charts, these stories reveal how people navigated unknown lands and unlocked the mysteries of the world. A captivating adventure through the art and science of mapmaking that brings history to life.
Representation & Themes
History - Exploration & DiscoveryAdventureScience & NatureJuvenile Nonfiction
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0887766218
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- Tundra Books (NY)
- Published
- September 30, 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 32,011
Genres
Cartographers
Subjects
Juvenile literatureHistory - Exploration & DiscoveryChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionJuvenile NonfictionChildren: Grades 4-6Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Exploration & DiscoveryCartographyBiographyCartographersHistoryMaps