Barbara Petchenik Children's World Map Competition - 2: Children Map the World

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Children Map the World, volume 2, showcases one hundred favorite world map drawings submitted to the Barbara Petchenik Children's World Map Competition 2005-2007. The map competition, sponsored by The International Cartographic Association, was created as a memorial to Barbara Petchenik, a cartographer who studied how children comprehend maps. The vibrant collection of maps in this volume present varying perspectives on the theme "Many Nations--One World" from young artists, ranging in age from 5 to 15 and representing 37 countries. Cartographers, geographers, educators, and children will take interest in the colorful maps presented in this book.