Making Maps

Author : John Krygier
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 9781609181666
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps, Second Edition written by John Krygier and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed for its innovative use of visual material, this book is engaging, clear, and compelling—exactly how an effective map should be. Nearly every page is organized around maps and other figures (many in full color) that illustrate all aspects of map making, including instructive examples of both good and poor design choices. The book covers everything from locating and processing data to making decisions about layout, symbols, color, and type. Readers are invited to think critically about both the technical features and social significance of maps as they learn to create better maps of their own. New to This Edition*Extensively revised and expanded core chapters on map design.*An annotated map design exemplar is used to show how the concepts in each chapter play out on an actual map. *Updated to reflect current technological developments.*Larger size and redesigned pages make the book even more user friendly.

Author : Peter Anthamatten
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135165652X
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Make Maps written by Peter Anthamatten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-27 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of How to Make Maps is to equip readers with the foundational knowledge of concepts they need to conceive, design, and produce maps in a legible, clear, and coherent manner, drawing from both classical and modern theory in cartography. This book is appropriate for graduate and undergraduate students who are beginning a course of study in geospatial sciences or who wish to begin producing their own maps. While the book assumes no a priori knowledge or experience with geospatial software, it may also serve GIS analysts and technicians who wish to explore the principles of cartographic design. The first part of the book explores the key decisions behind every map, with the aim of providing the reader with a solid foundation in fundamental cartography concepts. Chapters 1 through 3 review foundational mapping concepts and some of the decisions that are a part of every map. This is followed by a discussion of the guiding principles of cartographic design in Chapter 4—how to start thinking about putting a map together in an effective and legible form. Chapter 5 covers map projections, the process of converting the curved earth’s surface into a flat representation appropriate for mapping. Chapters 6 and 7 discuss the use of text and color, respectively. Chapter 8 reviews trends in modern cartography to summarize some of the ways the discipline is changing due to new forms of cartographic media that include 3D representations, animated cartography, and mobile cartography. Chapter 9 provides a literature review of the scholarship in cartography. The final component of the book shifts to applied, technical concepts important to cartographic production, covering data quality concepts and the acquisition of geospatial data sources (Chapter 10), and an overview of software applications particularly relevant to modern cartography production: GIS and graphics software (Chapter 11). Chapter 12 concludes the book with examples of real-world cartography projects, discussing the planning, data collection, and design process that lead to the final map products. This book aspires to introduce readers to the foundational concepts—both theoretical and applied—they need to start the actual work of making maps. The accompanying website offers hands-on exercises to guide readers through the production of a map—from conception through to the final version—as well as PowerPoint slides that accompany the text.

Author : Jill K. Berry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1631591029
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Art From Maps written by Jill K. Berry and published by . This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey through the craft of Making Art with Maps. From origami to paper cutting and decoupage, love of paper crafting has soared, and with it the variety of paper types used by artists. Among these are maps - an apt choice for any crafter: they're easy to find, often free, meant to be folded, and their colorful surfaces add an allure of travel to every project. Making Art from Maps is equal parts inspiration and fun. Jill K. Berry, author of Map Art Lab returns, bringing her expertise in maps and her wide-ranging skills as an artist with her. With her cartographic connections, she takes you on a gallery tour, introducing you to the work of some of the most exciting artists creating with maps today. Designer interviews are accompanied by 25 accessible how-to projects of her own design that teach many of the techniques used by the gallery artists.

Author : Helen Cann
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 9780500293157
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hand Drawn Maps? written by Helen Cann and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hand Drawn Maps is a fun 'how to' book about hand drawn cartography. It is introduced by a brief history of maps and map making, followed by five sections covering everything you need to know to make your own maps. Section 1 covers the practicalities, so by the end of it you are equipped to create your own map using compasses, neatlines, cartouche, handlettering, and your own symbols. Section 2 looks at different types of map, from picture and word maps to architectural blueprints and video game maps. Section 3 uses a wide range of examples to show the reader how to create maps of places, from early strip maps used to describe the journeys taken by 18th-century stagecoaches to dungeon and treasure maps. Section 4 covers maps of ideas. There are exercises throughout to enable the reader to build on the knowledge they have just gained. The book is completed by six stand-alone projects.

Author : John Krygier
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462527248
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps written by John Krygier and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lauded for its accessibility and beautiful design, this text has given thousands of students and professionals the tools to create effective, compelling maps. Using a wealth of illustrations--with 74 in full color--to elucidate each concisely presented point, the revised and updated third edition continues to emphasize how design choices relate to the reasons for making a map and its intended purpose. All components of map making are covered: titles, labels, legends, visual hierarchy, font selection, how to turn phenomena into visual data, data organization, symbolization, and more. Innovative pedagogical features include a short graphic novella, good design/poor design map examples, end-of-chapter suggestions for further reading, and an annotated map examplar that runs throughout the book. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of using mobile digital devices to collect data for maps, including discussions of location services and locational privacy. *New and revised topics: how to do sketch maps, how map categories and symbols have changed over time, designing maps on desktop computers and mobile devices, human perception and color, and more. *Separate, expanded chapter on map symbol abstraction. *Additional case studies of compelling phenomena such as children's traffic fatalities based on race, the spread of tropical diseases, and the 2012 presidential election. *Many additional color illustrations.

Author : Ben Nussbaum
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 1493866656
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps written by Ben Nussbaum and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Without a map, how would you get there? How would you know how to get around? Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making maps. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.

Author : Matthew Kachur
Publisher : Benchmark Education Company
ISBN 13 : 1450906990
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps written by Matthew Kachur and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maps are handy tools that we use in our daily lives! Whether you are hiking, taking a car ride to a new location, or walking in the mall in search of a particular store, some type of map shows you the way. In this book, you will learn about various kinds of maps and the features common to them all. Consider yourself a mapmaker as you follow step-bystep instructions for mapmaking on your own!

Author : Todd Bluthenthal
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 1482464276
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps written by Todd Bluthenthal and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there such a thing as a fun way to develop spatial awareness? Yes—and readers can do so by reading this book! Readers will engage in and expand their understanding of the world around them through a creative, rewarding map-making activity developed with learning and fun in mind! Step-by-step instructions guide them through this rewarding exercise, while a simple history and explanation of cartography allows them to feel a part of something both fascinating and epic.

Author : John Krygier
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462509983
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps, Third Edition written by John Krygier and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using a wealth of illustrations--with 74 in full color--to elucidate each concisely presented point, the revised and updated third edition continues to emphasize how design choices relate to the reasons for making a map and its intended purpose. All components of map making are covered: titles, labels, legends, visual hierarchy, font selection, how to turn phenomena into visual data, data organization, symbolization, and more."--Back cover.

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Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 1493867733
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Maps 6-Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Without a map, how would you get there? How would you get around? Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making maps. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics; Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that addresses literacy and engineering objectives.