Are We There Yet?

Why do some people have a bad sense of direction? How can you avoid getting lost? Why did early mapmakers put fake towns on their maps and why does every traffic controller in the world speak English?

From finding food, water and shelter to traveling for commerce, trade and eventually exploring the world, humans have always had to find their way from one place to another. Are We There Yet? examines the evolution of how we navigate the world. Our earliest ancestors relied on built-in navigation systems in our brains and followed clues like star patterns and animal behavior. Then came the invention of maps, faster transportation and eventually technology, like satellites and GPS. And from the depths of the ocean to faraway planets, there's still plenty of exploring to do. Where will we go next?

Key Selling Points

• This book examines how humans have navigated the world through time. It looks at the development of maps, transportation and technology, including a peek into the future, to what space travel and exploration to the deepest parts of the ocean could like.
• The book looks at why humans have had (and still have) to move around. It examines topical issues, such as colonialism, slavery and forced migration because of war, food insecurity, the effects of the climate crisis and the movement of refugees around the world.
• Has curriculum connections with history, social studies, geography and STEM topics.
• Maria Birmingham is an award-winning children's writer who has worked in publishing for 25 years. This is her second book in the Orca Timeline series, following Are We Having Fun Yet?