Description:
Prepare for a globe-trotting adventure in this vibrant and exciting guide to the maps and flags of our world.
Organized by continent, and with every country in the world included, readers will discover key stats about each nation's population, currency, and flag, all presented in a fun and engaging way. Each country's entry also features a fun fact about their flag which helps readers to understand the meaning and symbolism of each one. Did you know that the colors of the US flag represent justice (blue), purity (white), and bravery (red)?
Along the way, kids will meet some amazing animals native to each region, from pigeons and warthogs, to dolphins and turtles! There are also some bonus quirky maps to spot, which cover topics like pirates, time zones, and journeys of exploration. With so much to learn, this new book is the perfect introduction for young geographers eager to explore the world.
Brief description: While studying for a degree in Manchester, Andy Rowland accepted his first drawing award, the MacMillan Children's Book Prize. Years later, he has more than twenty published books to his name. He lives in the North of England.
Review Quotes:
"This fun, informative book is a wonderful way to explore the world for students and adults alike... A change from more western-focused map books we often see, this book looks at the world as a whole... Eschewing mercator maps, in this book (as in the real world), Africa dwarfs Europe, and a giant Greenland features a callout that it's the largest island in the world." - Youth Services Book Review (Starred Review)
"[C]olorful and informative... The real draw of the book is an illustration of every national flag along with facts about respective symbols... Those curious about cartography and vexillology will enjoy browsing through this volume." - School Library Journal