Esri Releases New Book to Help Young Readers Develop Geography Skills

The Locators: Adventure in Oceania Is a Hands-On Experience for Budding Map Enthusiasts

REDLANDS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Esri, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, today announced the publication of The Locators: Adventure in Oceania, a sequel to The Locators: Adventure in South America.

The Locators: Adventure in Oceania 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—from finding and growing healthy coral on Australia's Great Barrier Reef to rescuing unique species in danger 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 in every chapter. Written by Esri's Kyle Bauer, Colleen Conner, and Wesley Jones, the book encourages critical and spatial thinking while also reinforcing reading comprehension and vocabulary.

The Locators is ideal for children aged 8–11 years who love exploring geography and the world around them, and is filled with fun; full-color illustrations; activities; and facts about endangered species, habitats, and more.

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 worldwide. Interested retailers can contact Esri Press book distributor Ingram Publisher Services.

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Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world's most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.

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