Welcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is
actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it?
In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags
of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells
you what their design, colors, and images represent, along with lots of
other incredible facts.
What's the only country that doesn't have a rectangular flag? Why does
Hawaii's state flag feature the UK's Union Jack in one corner? And what
do the 13 stripes of the USA's Star Spangled Banner represent? You'll
find out the answer to all these and much, much more.
And then we'll show you the other fascinating ways flags are used
throughout the world. Learn the International Code of Flag Symbols to
communicate with ships at sea; read about flags used in sports, like
Formula 1's checkered flag; marvel at flags commemorating world records
and incredible human achievements; and peer with a microscope at the
planet's smallest flag, which is no wider than a human hair.
Chapters include:
- What are flags for?
- Speaking in flag
- Flag designs
- Coats of arms
- Pirate flags
- Ships and airplane flags
- The world's oldest flags
- Semaphore flags
- Flag record breakers
- Flag tales
- Sports flags
- International flags
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids-an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet-published its first book
in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated
global community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion
for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world
with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history,
space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global
citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that
makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
