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Understanding Atlases and Almanacs: Maps, Charts, and Their Importance

Explore the fascinating world of atlases and almanacs, two essential resources for understanding geography and historical contexts. Atlases provide detailed maps showing locations, historical events, and the arrangement of places on Earth and even beyond, while almanacs offer valuable information about who did what, when, and where. Discover online resources and publications such as The Old Farmer's Almanac and National Geographic that enhance our knowledge of the world. Perfect for learners of all ages looking to navigate and comprehend our planet better.

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Understanding Atlases and Almanacs: Maps, Charts, and Their Importance

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  1. Almanac or Atlas??? Atlas = maps Almanac = charts, tables, lists

  2. Atlas—all about WHERE httpwww.olympushealthandfitness.comimagesatlas_yw3y.jpg

  3. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to get from here to there http://store.randmcnally.com/product/road+atlases/rand+mcnally+atlases/rand+mcnally+kids%27+road+atlas.do

  4. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to show how places are arranged on the Earth http://www.amazon.com/Kingfisher-Childrens-Atlas-Belinda-Weber/dp/0753457741/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255909237&sr=1-1

  5. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to get from one place to another • Maps—to show how places are arranged on the Earth

  6. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to show where things happened in the past http://www.americancivilwar.com/civilwar/splproduct/1877853259.htm http://www.mapsandprints.com/details.cfm?type=maps&auto_key=850026

  7. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to get from one place to another • Maps—to show how places are arranged on the Earth • Maps—to show where things happened in history

  8. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to show where things are found on Earth (or even on other planets?, in space?) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0843719788/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=156294164X&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0TNRXFH2S44W22QPS337 http://www.nhmshop.co.uk/dinosaurs-books/dinosaur-atlas/product.html

  9. Atlas—all about WHERE • Maps—to get from one place to another • Maps—to show how places are arranged on the Earth • Maps—to show where things happened in history • Maps—to show where things are found on Earth (or even on other planets or in space?)

  10. Almanacall about WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW MUCH Who did what when, where, and how many times?

  11. Almanacall about WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW MUCH MUCHHOW MUCH Spies need an almanac. The CIA has one called The World Fact Book

  12. Almanacall about WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW MUCH Farmers need an almanac. They have one called The Old Farmer’s Almanac The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids

  13. Almanacall about WHO, WHAT WHEN, HOW MUCH Adults need an almanac. They have one called The World Almanac and Book of Facts

  14. Almanacall about WHO, WHAT WHEN, HOW MUCH Children need an almanac. They have one called The World Almanac for Kids

  15. Almanac or Atlas??? Almanac = Atlas = charts, tables, lists maps, places

  16. Other Online Atlases • National Geographic for Kids For a great time playing with maps, follow this link http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ • Maps and Geography (National Geographic) You can even make your own maps here. Click on this link http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps • Worldtime Atlas--to know what time it is anywhere, click here http://www.worldtime.com/

  17. Other Online Almanacs • Almanacs @ The Internet Public Library Just click on this link http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref05.00.00/ • Baseball Almanac Click on this link http://baseball-almanac.com/ • An old-fashioned Ladies Almanack Click here http://school.eb.com/primary_source/gutenberg/PGCC_classics/ladiesalmanac.htm

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