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Martin Waldseemüller and His Map of New World
Based on the works of Ptolemy and Amerigo Vespucci, German cartographer Waldseemüller produced the first modern map of the world. In it, he gave America its name. more...
Amerigo Vespucci, a Renaissance-era Italian explorer, surveyed the Americas, providing the continents' names and first maps. more...
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Globes for Kids Who Love Geography
By:
Tricia Edgar
A globe can be a gift for a child who enjoys geography or a teaching tool for the classroom. World globes can be inflatable toys, stuffed globes, and even puzzles! more...
Maps of the World for Children
By:
Tricia Edgar
Poster-style world maps for children are perfect for the home or the classroom wall. Choose from a wide variety of physical and political world maps. more...
Locating Trout Streams Using Topography Maps
By: Chad McPhail
Topo maps are excellent resources for locating hidden trout streams. Here's why and how to use them. more...
What is the True Altitude of Mount Everest?
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Rachel Wills
Everybody knows that the tallest peak in the world is Mount Everest, but few can recall its height. However, the strange fact is, its precise height is subject to change more...
What and Where is the Salish Sea?
By: Sheila Gaquin
Puget Sound, the Straits of Georgia, and the Straits of Juan de Fuca form a single ecosystem, and may soon be known by a single name, The Salish Sea. more...
Letterboxing Puts a New Spin on Geography
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Tricia Edgar
Letterboxing is a great hobby for treasure hunters, children, and those who love to solve mysteries outdoors. Letterboxers use clues to find hidden notebooks and stamps. more...
Mapping Human Impacts on Global Ecosystems
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Tricia Edgar
Humans have reshaped the surface of our planet. Anthropogenic biome maps are a way to understand and track human impact on earth's ecosystems. more...
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