By Joe Fullman (author) , Andy Rowland (illustrator)
"A book to stimulate and entertain all young geographers and anyone else besides"
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This book takes a close up look at maps and flags, and in the process reveals lots about our world, its geography, politics and even its symbolism and art.
Divided by continent, it takes readers on a world tour of every country, passing on key statistics such as the country’s population, or the currency it uses, and, of course, illustrating its flag. We learn when the flag was introduced – fascinating in itself – and what its appearance means, what the colours represent, and what any stars, coats of arms or other special elements symbolise. This is all accompanied by clear maps, and there are even bonus maps on topics such as time zones and journeys of exploration, not to mention a whole section on pirate maps and flags.
Eye-opening, brightly illustrated and intriguing, this will stimulate and entertain all young geographers and everyone else besides. My favourite flag fact is on page 76 and concerns the flag of Nepal (population 31 million). Look it up!
This fun and engaging book contains everything kids need to know about maps and flags of the world.
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The book features a detailed introduction, so readers can learn how maps are created, how countries are defined and some useful background information about flags before they get stuck in.
The rest of the book is laid out by continent, with every country in the world listed, alongside its flag and some key stats, such as population, capital city and area. Each entry is accompanied by a fascinating fact to unpack the meaning and symbolism of each flag. Bonus quirky maps are dotted throughout, covering topics such as national animals, journeys of exploration, pirate maps and flags, and time zones.
Packed with information and exciting facts, this is the perfect introduction to maps and flags for young geographers.
Joe Fullman has been a writer and editor of non-fiction books, for both children and adults, for over 20 years. In that time, he's enjoyed writing about all sorts of subjects, from dinosaurs, ancient history and space to animals, inventions and music. He has a particular interest in geography and has worked on numerous travel guides for Rough Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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This fun and engaging book contains everything kids need to know about maps and flags of the world. The book features a detailed introduction, so readers can learn how maps are created, how countries are defined and some useful background information about flags before they get stuck in.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Maps and Flags Book and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Maps and Flags Book features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Reference Works, Atlases & Maps, Geography, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material
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The Maps and Flags Book was written by Joe Fullman and published by Buster Books an imprint of Michael O'Mara
The Maps and Flags Book has 96 pages
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.
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