Other editions of book Mapping the World

Maps aren't just about places, they're about people, too. This book shows how different kinds of maps tell us different things about the world and the people in it.

Maps can show the location of places, but they can also show how and where people live throughout the world. Mapping the World introduces the basic elements of these maps and how to read them. Topics covered include world maps, political maps, time zone maps, economic maps, population density maps, and historical maps.