All About Flags!
All About Flags!
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Annotation: Why is the Ethiopian flag so inspirational? Which country has the widest flag in the world? Why does the Russian flag look similar to that of the Netherlands? What does the black star mean on the flag of Ghana? Unlock the stories that hide behind the colours and symbols of flags around the world and find the answers to these and many more questions within. From the Rising Sun flag of Japan to the Sun of May flag of Argentina, let's discover the joys of vexillology!
Genre: [World history]
 
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Catalog Number: #379870
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Common Core/STEAM: Common Core Common Core
Publisher: Consortium
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 04/09/24
Illustrator: Javens, Ben,
Pages: 103 pages
ISBN: 1-8006-6045-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-8006-6045-8
Dewey: 929.9
Dimensions: 30 cm.
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.0
Interest Level: 2-5

A refreshingly engaging introduction to flags of the world and the stories they tell. Did you know that the flag of the USA was inspired by that of the East India Company - a private shipping company that traded in the spoils of the British Empire? Do you know what the black star on the flag of Ghana means? Or why the Russian flag looks similar to that of the Netherlands? Find the answers to these questions and more in this gorgeously presented, accessible atlas of flags. Through simple designs and colours, national flags can tell us a lot about the histories, identities and interrelationships of the countries they represent. Grouping flags together first by continent and then by theme, this illuminating book explains how countries relate to one another, and how their politics and histories are interconnected. It provides a great launch point for discussions around identity, geography and nation building, and is a timely addition to the reference shelf of any politically curious 6 to 11-year old. All About Flags! is packed with fascinating facts, clearly arranged by Robin Jacobs ( Earth-Shattering Events, Cicada, 2019) and engagingly presented by Ben Javens ( Alex and Alex , Cicada, 2021).


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