Overview

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.

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Author:   Claudia Martin
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.835kg
ISBN:  

9781398813960

ISBN 10:   1398813966
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 April 2022
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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

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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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