This comprehensive encyclopedia shows the flags of every country in the world, giving a fascinating insight into each nation's history and values.
The book is divided into regions, each illustrated with a map, making it easy to compare the flags of adjoining countries. It delves deep into each flag's history, explaining when it was adopted and why it was chosen to represent a nation. Fact boxes highlight the flags used by cities, regions, and organizations; and annotations, diagrams, and quick-fire facts are used to give greater depth to the topic. Well-researched and with vibrant photos, this is a reference book to treasure. For children aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space science. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
This comprehensive encyclopedia shows the flags of every country in the world, giving a fascinating insight into each nation's history and values.
The book is divided into regions, each illustrated with a map, making it easy to compare the flags of adjoining countries. It delves deep into each flag's history, explaining when it was adopted and why it was chosen to represent a nation. Fact boxes highlight the flags used by cities, regions, and organizations; and annotations, diagrams, and quick-fire facts are used to give greater depth to the topic. Well-researched and with vibrant photos, this is a reference book to treasure. For children aged 8+.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space science. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: All About Flags
The Earliest Flags
Heraldry
Maritime Flags
Flag Signals
Sporting Flags
Religious Flags
Flag Rules
Flagpoles
Flag Designs
Types of Flags
International Flags
Chapter 2: Africa
North Africa
West Africa
East Africa
Central Africa
Southern Africa
Chapter 3: Asia
East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia
West Asia
The Caucasus and Central Asia
Chapter 4: Europe
Ireland and the United Kingdom
North Europe
West Europe
Southeast Europe
East Europe
Chapter 5: The Americas
The United States
Canada
Mexico and Central America
The Caribbean
South America
Chapter 6: Oceania and the Territories
Australasia
Pacific Islands
Atlantic and Arctic Oceans Territories
Indian and Pacific Oceans Territories
Antarctica
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Claudia Martin is a widely respected non-fiction author written extensively for children and young adults. She specializes in books on geography, history, technology, current affairs and the natural world. She lives in London.
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