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. Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. I absolutely hate when there was something written next to the flag and the very same thing was written in the next underneath. Discover the national flag of every independent country in the world with this colouring book and 300-piece jigsaw.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. More than 400 examples and spans the areas of geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art in the process. The Complete Flags of the World is the essential guide to both identifying flags and understanding the complex history and symbolism behind the incredible variety of designs that have evolved over the years, from the ancient medieval cantons of Switzerland to the "Stars and Stripes" of the USA. From the chequered Formula 1 flag and the rainbow banner to historical standards and country flags, this book is packed with amazing facts, stories and curiosities behind some of the world's most iconic banners.Detailed notes and annotation reveal the origins, design development, and significance of colours, symbols, crests, and coats of arms and the reasons for recent changes to the flags.

As flags are constantly being changed (Burma/Myanmar, and Rwanda are examples) it is vital to have a book on flags that is up to date. I read it because I downloaded an app about geography quizzes and flags are an important part of the game.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The attractive format and handy pocket size will make this an ideal gift or reference for anyone who is interested in flags.

You'll learn to identify the flags of different nations and celebrate their cultural importance and special meanings. If you know what to look for, a flag can reveal major insights into another country’s history and culture.I did this because I wanted every book I saw and needed to figure out a way to pay for that, but also, because the company is dedicated to promoting literacy in our children. 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.

A fun read overall; but the way that information was presented was inconsistent throughout the book due to the publishers seemingly only wanting one page per national flag.This unique reference also covers coats of arms, international flag symbols, pirate, sports, and international flags, plus more! They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe.