“The Locators: Adventure in Oceania” book (Photo – esri.com)
Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, announced the publication of The Locators: Adventure in Oceania, a sequel to The Locators: Adventure in South America.
By News Desk
The Locators: Adventure in Oceania is ideal for children aged 8–11 years who love exploring geography and the world around them. It is filled with fun; full-color illustrations; activities; and facts about endangered species and their habitats.
The Locators follows two children, Lucy and Oliver, and their pet, Moe the Parrot, as they solve problems using maps, technology, and spatial thinking. After their adventure in South America, the trio arrive in Oceania determined to address challenges using a geographic approach. They find healthy coral on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to rescue unique species from wildfire in New South Wales. Readers embark on adventures with the team including going on ocean scuba dives, exploring a wombat’s burrow, and following a pod of whales.
Using maps and clues, readers help the Locators at each step of their journey by completing the illustrated activities. Written by Kyle Bauer, Colleen Conner, and Wesley Jones, the book encourages critical and spatial thinking while also reinforcing reading comprehension and vocabulary.
The Locators: Adventure in Oceania is available in print (ISBN: 978158947567, 120 pages, US$19.99) and as an ebook (ISBN: 9781589487574, US$19.99). Both editions can be obtained from most online retailers or from Ingram Publisher Services.
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