The Shape of Things: How Mapmakers Picture Our World written by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Matt Tavares - ADVISABLE

The Shape of Things: How Mapmakers Picture Our World written by Dean Robbins, illustrated by Matt Tavares. PICTURE BOOK.  Random House Children's Books (Penguin Random House), 2024.  $20.  9780593479254

BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS – ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Have you ever thought about the first maps to ever exist? This book delves into the evolution of maps, illustrating their impact on navigation, exploration, and societies throughout time.

Surprisingly engaging, but then again, I was the kid who poured over the maps in the classroom atlas. It was fascinating to trace the science of cartography, from the earliest humans through to modern day. The art wasn’t my favorite, but I don’t think it will be distracting to your budding geographers.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes