Overview

A refreshing introduction to flags of the world and the stories they tell. Do you know why the Union Jack is asymmetrical? Or what the meaning is behind the black stars on many African flags? Well maybe it's time to find out! This is a gorgeous, accessible atlas of flags around the world. It is packed with fascinating flag facts clearly arranged by Robin Jacobs and joyously presented by illustrator Ben Javens. The flags are grouped by continent and then by theme, creating a coherent historical narrative that serves as a great launch point for discussions around identity, geography and nation building.

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9781800660458

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"""This comprehensive volume provides almost every detail one could desire about national flags. Young researchers and those with an interest in flags of different countries should find this book useful; selectors should strongly consider purchasing for both school and public libraries."" - School Library Journal"

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Robin Jacobs is a children's TV and book writer living outside Bristol. A passionate environmentalist, Robin is the is the author of Earth Shattering Events and The Mellons Build a House. Ben Javens is an illustrator and designer whose drawings have been featured in The New York Times, School of Life, Anorak and The Guardian. He is the illustrator of Alex and Alex (Cicada, 2021).

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