Although we don't think about it much, there's a geographic component to just about everything human beings do -- that is, almost every activity, thing, trend, issue, or phenomenon takes place at a particular location on the earth. This truth is at the core of a powerful digital technology -- geographic information systems, or GIS. Using a GIS, virtually any kind of data can be placed on a digital map, then visualized, compared, measured, and analyzed. Many governments and large organizations use GIS because of the astonishing diversity of information types that can be mapped and analyzed -- these range from population demographics, to health statistics and epidemiology, utility and transportation networks, flood protection zones, animal migration routes, crime patterns, historical battlefields, sales and marketing trends, disaster destruction areas, and much more. GIS for Everyone, Third Edition provides an easy introduction to this powerful technology. Everything you need to get started with GIS you'll find in this new edition, including the latest free GIS software from ESRI, 500 MB of digital geographic data, and free access to valuable data for any U.S. ZIP Code. Using clear language and carefully organized lessons, this self-study workbook will have anyone -- student, small business owner, or community leader -- creating GIS projects within minutes. Using data from the CD and from the Geography Network, readers will be able to create digital maps and simple geographic analyses for use in school or work projects, or on Web sites -- bringing the power of GIS to any location on earth. Book jacket.

This guide to GIS explains how geographic information can be made visually understandable to users everywhere, illustrating the technology's wide variety of applications -- from monitoring all rail systems and airplane noise levels to finding the perfect vacation spot or the quickest route to work.

Geographic information systems (GIS) help visualize information in new ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends not visible with other popular systems. This book is a nontechnical introduction to GIS technology explaining what it is, how it works, and who uses it. It offers illustrated, step-by-step procedures for using ArcView GIS Version 3.1 software to perform dozens of GIS tasks. The book is full of exercises that can also be worked on by using the software and data provided on the CD-ROM. Readers will come away with a solid understanding of basic GIS concepts and the skills needed to embark on an ArcView GIS project of their own.

This is a hands-on book about ArcGIS that you work with as much as read. By the end, using Learn ArcGIS lessons, you'll be able to say you made a story map, conducted geographic analysis, edited geographic data, worked in a 3D web scene, built a 3D model of Venice, and more.

This is a hands-on book about ArcGIS that you work with as much as read. By the end, using Learn ArcGIS lessons, you'll be able to say you made a story map, conducted geographic analysis, edited geographic data, worked in a 3D web scene, built a 3D model of Venice, and more.

Lindsey loves mapping! Follow along as she collects information about the world around her to make a map of her favorite park. The first in a STEAM career-themed picture book series, Lindsey the GIS Professional describes what geographic information systems (GIS) means, what information is needed to make a map, and how to collect that information. Then Lindsey shows how to take all that information to create a map of her favorite park. Perfect for encouraging spatial thinking! For grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.

It's time for you to get going! QGIS is waiting for you to join the Open Source movement. Where will you go with QGIS? Following on the path from Open the Door to GIS, On the Way with GIS challenges you to take your learning to new heights!