Children's Encyclopedia of Flags (Arcturus Children's Reference Library)
by Claudia Martin (Author)
Discover the amazing stories behind the flags of the world in this spectacular hardcover encyclopaedia for young readers.
Why does the Olympic flag have five rings? What does the star on Chile's flag represent? Where does the name of the pirate flag, the 'Jolly Roger' come from? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this comprehensive and accessible guide. It includes the national flags of every country in the world, as well as regional flags, the 50 state flags of the USA, maritime flags and semaphore flags.
- Illustrated in full-color throughout with fascinating photographs, maps and diagrams.
- Organized by regions, making it easy to compare the flags of adjoining countries
- Uses 'did you know' fact boxes to pull out fun facts
- Includes a wide-ranging glossary to explain key terminology and an index for easy navigation.
This invaluable, visually arresting reference book deserves a place on every child's bookshelf. Ideal 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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Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.
Helen Giles (consultant) is an astronomer with a PhD from the Observatoire de Genève in Switzerland. She is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Member of the European Astronomical Society, and an expert in the study of starspot photometric signatures and the hunting of extrasolar planets.JNF048040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Encyclopedias
