In this inside look at the world of maps, charts, and globes, readers followguide Suki West, a daredevil cartographer who scales mountains and sailsthe seas. This personalized tour through the basics of maps and mappingfrom ancient times to the present day reveals important and sometimessurprising facts. Readers will discover how to map countries, mountains,oceans, and space as well as their own local environment. With lift-up flapsand superb images, this exciting reference will help children find their wayaround the world.