All about flags / written by Robin Jacobs ; illustrated by Ben Javens.

Author/creator Jacobs, Robin author.
Other author Javens, Ben, illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationLondon : Cicada Books, 2024.
Copyright Date©2024
Description103 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Subjects

Contents All about flags -- Europe -- Asia -- Middle East -- Africa -- North America -- South America -- Oceania -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract "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."-- Provided by publisher.
General noteIncludes index.
Interest grade level Grades 4-6
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formInformational works.
Genre/formIllustrated works.
ISBN9781800660458 hardback
ISBN1800660456

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner TRC Nonfiction 929.92 J155A ✔ Available Place Hold