Maps represent places by selecting and arranging information on a surface. They can describe a neighbourhood, a country, the whole Earth, or an imagined setting. A map is not simply a smaller copy of everything that exists. Its maker chooses which features to show, how to symbolise them, and what the reader needs to understand.… Continue reading Maps and the choices behind a picture

Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air through blowholes located on top… Continue reading Whales: Giants of the Ocean