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The shape of things : how mapmakers picture our world / words by Dean Robbins ; pictures by Matt Tavares.

Robbins, Dean, 1957- (author.). Tavares, Matt, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Charting mapmaking through the ages, this invitation to join the first mapmakers as they explore the wonders of the world, using a wide range of tools and methods to depict their surroundings and survey new lands, shows how we've arrived at modern mapmaking today.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593479254
  • ISBN: 0593479254
  • ISBN: 9780593479261
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations, maps ; 27 x 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Subject:
Cartography > History > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 20 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 21 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Hot Springs Library J 912.09 ROB (Text) 30229101311156 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Mars Hill Library J 912.09 ROB (Text) 30229101352457 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/11/2026
Albemarle Main Library E Rob (Text) 31010000862815 Easy Fiction Available -
Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library BR 912.09 R (Text) 39493110125632 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Ashe County Public Library J 912.09 ROB (Text) 50503300649797 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Danbury Public Library J 912.09 ROB JLG (Text) 30672100418045 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Fairview Library j912.09 ROB (Text) 0020660368844 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Gibsonville Public Library J 912 Robbin Science & Technology (Text) 30449060008029 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Greene County Public Library J912.09 R (Text) 39149003484631 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Harnett County Main Library E 912.09 (Text) 33630005405928 Easy Nonfiction Available -