Complete Flags of the World

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Also had to wipe down the book with lemon anti-bacterial wipes due to a heavy amount of concerning stains all over the cover. Lonely Planet has a team of local experts in destinations across the globe that can help you uncover hidden gems and local treasures to make your itinerary unforgettable. Good assembly of flag histories, but as with all works of this kind, the authors in a few instances show lack of historical knowledge and in case (Cyprus) show incredible ignorance of the facts and outright bias, which books of this kind should avoid at all costs.

DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. Featuring over 300 national, international, official and provincial flags from around the globe, detailed information reveals the historic and symbolic significance and development of every national flag. Detailed notes and annotation reveal the origins, design development, and significance of colours, symbols, crests, and coats of arms, as well as the reasons for any recent changes to the flags. The Complete Flags of the World teaches younger readers the history, symbolism, parts, colours, and types of flags.My 14-year-old son loves this book it talks about the flags of the world and gives a little history so it is good for a teenager who does not want to read too much information but learns also. I have more than 5 Lonelyplanet Phrasebooks and it’s impressive to see how much they cover and how accurate the phrases are for each situation. Biography: Rob Colson is an author and editor of a wide range of books for children and adults, including many natural history, maths and science titles. This one-stop guide to flags of the world explains the intriguing stories behind the design of country flags, state flags and heraldic symbols. Discover the national flag of every independent country in the world in this fascinating sticker and colouring book.

It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance.DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. They will guide you through lesser-known attractions, off-the-beaten-path adventures, and authentic cultural experiences that will leave you awe-inspired. I like the explanation, the illustrations and the maps, although I know where 98% of the nations are located. Finding a fun way to learn facts like states and countries is important, because in the end, it is a lot of memorization. Excellent new format which explains what you can experience and achieve as opposed to telling you what to do at the lowest cost.