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Are We There Yet?

How Humans Find Their Way

#4 in series

ebook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available

Why do some people have a bad sense of direction? How can you avoid getting lost? Why did early mapmakers put fake towns on their maps and why does every traffic controller in the world speak English?

From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star patterns and animal behavior. Then came the invention of maps, faster transportation and eventually technology, like satellites and GPS. And from the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there's still plenty of exploring to do. Where will we go next?

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      August 1, 2023
      Grades 3-5 This overview of navigation, transportation, and communication tools that help humans get around covers everything from why some people have a better sense of direction than others to how future travelers will pilot themselves through outer space. What elevates this beyond encyclopedia fare are references to current events and instances where readers are invited to imagine themselves in problem-solving, relatable scenarios. The bright, colorful graphics that bounce off pages are also helpful and complement accessible, manageable chunks of information set off by subject headings, subheadings, sidebars, footprint guides, time lines, lists, illustrations, photos, and, of course, maps. Coverage is universal and charts innovations dating from prehistory through future projects currently under development. There's some unexpected content, too: a history of when various animals were domesticated and how that affected human mobility, and a fashion time line that begins with shoes and sandals and extends through jetpacks and wind suits. Back matter includes a glossary and list of resources. A great resource for report writers that offers a perfect segue from the picture books treasured by the vehicle-obsessed.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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  • Lexile® Measure:1020
  • Text Difficulty:6-8

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