Flying the flag for countries all over the world is this comprehensive reference handbook for children. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the updated edition includes flags from every nation on Earth. The Complete Flags of the World teaches younger readers the history, symbolism, parts, colours, and types of flags. You''ll learn to identify the flags of different nations and celebrate their cultural importance and special meanings. The ultimate educational book of flags covers more than 400 examples and spans the areas of geography, communications, politics, sport, history, and art in the process. 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. Vexillophiles, you''ve come to the right place!