AU$15.00

ISBN: 978-0-731-40652-4

Publisher: Jacaranda - 2009

Synopsis: The third edition of the Jacaranda Primary Atlas has been designed to give middle and upper level Australian primary students an exciting window on their world from a local, national and global perspective. This new edition combines the popular features of the previous edition with a host of new features. Starting with Jacaranda's renowned mapping excellence, the atlas provides a unique vehicle to develop students' visual and print literacy through reading maps, images and illustrations as well as a range of text types in its many case studies. Key pages contain links to worksheets designed to reinforce and extend students' learning across the curriculum. The atlas is divided into three sections: Skills Students are introduced to basic map interpretation and geospatial skills through 25 pages of stimulating ideas and student activities. Australia Clear detailed maps of each state and territory are supported by Geofacts and all-new case studies. Thematic pages present nationally studied topics such as exploration, natural hazards and government. World Political maps to show countries and new satellite image maps to show physical features are the focus of the World section. These clear and realistic maps have been specially designed for primary students. New case studies showcase major geographic and environmental issues with an emphasis on positive solutions. An Amazing Places feature takes students to iconic natural and human features on their planet. Additional thematic pages provide a valuable reference on world topics such as world climate and endangered species. Flags of the world and statistics complete this section. The Jacaranda Primary Atlas is supported by the Jacaranda Primary Atlas Teacher Companion. It contains background information for teaching mapping skills, photocopiable blackline worksheets, unit plans and a range of learning activities to cater for different learning styles. The Jacaranda Primary Atlas is part of the Jacaranda Atlas program which has established benchmarks in atlas publishing for nearly five decades. It is an essential and versatile reference resource for all Australian primary classrooms.

Condition: Some shelf wear on the exterior of the paperback; Pages are clean, unmarked and in very good condition; CD-Rom not included;