The flag book
The flag book
Book - 2019
Flags are all around us. Every country has one, and they can be spotted flying from buildings, fluttering from ship masts, and waving during celebrations and sporting events. But have you ever wondered what they mean? This fact-packed guide takes you around the world, flag by flag, to discover what the colors, patterns, and symbols say about each country, its history, and its people. Perfect for budding vexillologists everywhere!
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37413319094308 | Available | Childrens J Nonfiction | J929.92 BUTTERF |
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Language: | English |
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Oakland, CA :
Lonely Planet Kids,
2019.
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500 | |a "The amazing stories behind the world's flags." -- cover. | ||
500 | |a Includes index. | ||
505 | 0 | |a What are flags for? -- Speaking in flag -- Flag designs -- Coats of arms -- North and Central America -- Pirate flags -- South America -- Africa -- Ships and airplanes -- International flag signals -- Europe -- The world's oldest flags -- Semaphore flags -- Asia -- Flag record breakers -- Flag tales -- Australia and Oceania -- Sports flags -- International flags. | |
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