Books with title Latitude and Longitude

An exciting scientific adventure from the days of wooden ships and iron men, LONGITUDE is full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd. It is also a captivating brief history of astronomy, navigation and clockmaking.During the great ages of exploration, "the longitude problem" was the gravest of all scientific challenges. Lacking the ability to determine their longitude, sailors were literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Ships ran aground on rocky shores; those traveling well-known routes were easy prey to pirates.In 1714, England's Parliament offered a huge reward to anyone whose method of measuring longitude could be proven successful. The scientific establishment--from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton--had mapped the heavens in its certainty of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution--a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had been able to do on land. And the race was on....

Even in such a tech-savvy culture as ours, understanding latitude and longitude coordinates has many uses. Coordinates can help hikers find their way when lost on a difficult trail and geocache enthusiasts locate their treasure. Even more importantly, they can help communicate location no matter what language is being spoken. Readers learn all about the development, use, and accuracy of the grid mapping system of latitude and longitude. Covering the equator, Prime Meridian, and more, the main content complements important topics from the social studies curriculum. Full-color maps aid readers understanding as fact boxes clarify key information.

Get a head start on learning about maps with the simple, engaging text and exciting pictures in this Rookie Read-About Geography series. With each book highlighting a different aspect of map reading, it's never been so fun and easy to learn geography skills!Ths title shows readers the difference between longitude and latitude, how to find them on both maps and globes, and how the lines can be used to pinpoint locations and give directions.

Maps provide a variety of important information, from weather patterns to the locations of roads and streets.Longitude and latitude are one of the key concepts involved in using maps. Readers will learn the difference between the two types of lines and how to find them on both maps and globes. They will also discover how the lines can be used to pinpoint locations and give directions.

Who Stole the Time-Travel Formula? A Longitude, Latitude and Geography Game for Children. Someone stole the Time-Travel Formula from the country of Iceland. They have a clue about the guilty person or persons and which city they live in. The United States hires Detective Jarbo to find the missing Time-Travel Formula. Detective Jarbo and his Assistant Detective Lopez travel to nine different cities looking for the formula. Kids must find the Coordinates for each city and determine who stole the formula based on the clues. As it turns out it's all a big misunderstanding. Children learn and have fun while solving this mystery. To ensure children have a positive experience, the answers to the questions are in the back of the book. Details about the nine major cities who may be guilty are included as well as maps and details about each city, including continent, country, and population. Scroll up and grab a copy.