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1. Atlapedia

   Contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

   http://www.atlapedia.com

   
   

2. Earth and the Heavens, The

   British Library exhibit with historical maps that mapmakers used to try to determine the shape of the earth and of the cosmos which contains it.

   http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/mapmaker.html

   
   

3. Flags and Maps of the World

   Interactive tool for locating images of flags and maps around the world. Created by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

   http://www.plcmc.org/forkids/mow/

   
   

4. GoKidding: Our World

   Learn the names, locations, and facts about the seven continents, then print out and color maps of each continent and the whole world.

   http://www.gokidding.com/learnworldnew.htm

   
   

5. Historic Maps in K-12 Classrooms

   Check out this index of U.S. and world maps, ranging from The World Columbus Knew in 1482 to Los Angeles in 1979. Includes maps that show exploration, migration, environmental change, transportation networks, and military conflicts.

   http://www3.newberry.org/k12maps/

   
   

6. Map Machine

   Check out political, geographical, and historical maps with worldwide and local themes. Find country profiles, a map of Mars, and more. From National Geographic.

   http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/

   
   

7. MapQuest

   An interactive map service.

   http://www.mapquest.com/

   
   

8. Maps and Geography

   Includes political and physical maps, flags, facts, and country profiles. From National Geographic.

   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/maps/

   
   

9. Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection

   Thousands of maps available online including world, regional, country, and historical maps. From the University of Texas at Austin.

   http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/

   
   

10. Peters Projection

    Read about and see this map which accurately shows the relative sizes, shapes, and locations of the countries and continents.

    http://www.petersmap.com/

    
    

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