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Flags of the World

by Sylvie Bednar

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In this complete compendium of the worlds flags, each nations flag is paired with facts and tidbits of history. These flags provide a window into the histories, values, and cultures of countries around the world.

 

Waving in the wind, a flag may not seem like a code. But hidden in the stripes, stars, suns, moons, and colors of the worlds flags are the keys to understanding different countries shared histories and cherished ideals.

 

Flags do much more than identify countries and groups of people. In every color, pattern, and design, the citizens and governments of countries announce their allegiances and herald their history. If you know what to look for, a flag can reveal major insights into another countrys history and culture.

Review:

"The vibrant flag images included in this flag-shaped, coffee-table — appropriate book are treated as works of art in and of themselves, with many taking up a full page (spot art depicts native peoples, sites and animals). The symbolic components of each flag are analyzed (the flag for Papua New Guinea features a yellow bird found nowhere else in the world), and statistical, sociological and geographical information is given for each country. Flag aficionados and students of geography should appreciate the attention paid to each stylized form. Ages 8 — 12." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Pictures and descriptions of the flags of all the nations of the world, along with brief information about each country.

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About the Author

Sylvie Bednar is a designer and author who writes about her voyages through Australia, Iceland, and Mexico. Fascinated by the multicolored beauty of flags, she has extensively researched their meanings and developed a deep admiration for their symbolic power. She lives in France.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780810980105

Author:

Bednar, Sylvie

Publisher:

ABRAMS

Subject:

Genealogy

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Reference

Subject:

Reference - General

Subject:

Flags

Subject:

General

Subject:

Children s-Reference General

Copyright:

2009

Edition Description:

Hardcover w/Dust Jacket

Publication Date:

20090831

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Language:

English

Illustrations:

full color throughout

Pages:

192

Dimensions:

7.5 x 10 x 0.83 in 2.01 lb

Age Level:

08-12

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Product details 192 pages ABRAMS - 2009-07-15 English 9780810980105 Reviews:

"Publishers Weekly Review" by Publishers Weekly, "The vibrant flag images included in this flag-shaped, coffee-table — appropriate book are treated as works of art in and of themselves, with many taking up a full page (spot art depicts native peoples, sites and animals). The symbolic components of each flag are analyzed (the flag for Papua New Guinea features a yellow bird found nowhere else in the world), and statistical, sociological and geographical information is given for each country. Flag aficionados and students of geography should appreciate the attention paid to each stylized form. Ages 8 — 12." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

"Synopsis" by Ingram, Pictures and descriptions of the flags of all the nations of the world, along with brief information about each country.