Children's Encyclopedia of Flags

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? Young readers can 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, the50 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. 128 pages. Hardcover. Grades: 3-7.