Complete Flags of the World

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The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. We use Google Analytics to see what pages are most visited, and where in the world visitors are visiting from. I absolutely hate when there was something written next to the flag and the very same thing was written in the next underneath. 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.

The attractive format and handy pocket size will make this an ideal gift or reference for anyone who is interested in flags. More than 400 examples and spans the areas of geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art in the process. In every color, pattern, and design, the citizens and governments of countries announce their allegiances and herald their history. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect.Perfect for a budding vexillologist (person who studies flags), this fact-packed guide is the quintessential flag book. Spanning geography, communications, politics, sport, history, culture, design and art, this is the ultimate book of flags, covering over 400 flags and flag history, explaining the widespread use and significance of flags and flag design.

Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Finding a fun way to learn facts like states and countries is important, because in the end, it is a lot of memorization. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. What works so well with this process is that when you are dealing with an older child, which is the time to be learning about flags of the world, they are more likely to take their time with the coloring to get it just right.

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. I must say, if purely for the contents of the book, I would have given it 4 or 4 and a half stars for this book. The perfect guide to vexillology for anyone interested in the origin, history, and symbolism of flags.

I really liked that it had small maps of each nation (any book that discusses geography simply must have maps. 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. 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. This educational guide to flags details more than 400 examples and covers everything from geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art. Even the smallest countries are given a full page, and the story of each flag is analyzed consistently to make comparisons simple.The Complete Flags of the World teaches younger readers the history, symbolism, parts, colours, and types of flags. This is the first book to organise flags primarily by their graphic element, allowing users to identify unfamiliar flags quickly and easily.