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    Guerrilla Cartography

    Writer

    Diana Nelson, B.S. Education, M.S. Aeronautics, Master Teacher K-12

    Designer

    Cynthia Olson, Graphic Design and Creative Services

    Editors

    Julie Brown, National Geographic Society
    Elaine Larson, National Geographic Society

    Factchecker

    Cathlyn Matracia

    Funded by

    Lockheed Martin

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