This fun and engaging book contains everything kids need to know about maps and flags of the world.

The book features a detailed introduction, so readers can learn how maps are created, how countries are defined and some useful background information about flags before they get stuck in.

The rest of the book is laid out by continent, with every country in the world listed, alongside its flag and some key stats, such as population, capital city and area. Each entry is accompanied by a fascinating fact to unpack the meaning and symbolism of each flag. Bonus quirky maps are dotted throughout, covering topics such as national animals, journeys of exploration, pirate maps and flags, and time zones.

Packed with information and exciting facts, this is the perfect introduction to maps and flags for young geographers.

Chart a course through the world with this fun and fact-packed book which takes youngsters on a colourful, globe-trotting reading adventure...This exciting and engaging new reference book kicks off with a detailed introduction so that readers can learn how maps are created and how countries are defined before they get set off on their exciting journey of discovery. * Yorkshire Evening Post *
Incredibly detailed and bursting with facts, The Maps and Flags Book is a valuable resource perfect for every Key Stage 2 classroom...giving readers a first look at all sorts of maps. Children love exploring geography...They will spend hours looking at this fascinating book, coming back to it again and again. * Scope for Imagination *
An incredible amount of research went into this book and that is conveyed so well with the clever design and style of the book and illustrations * My Shelves are Full *

Joe Fullman has been a writer and editor of non-fiction books, for both children and adults, for over 20 years. In that time, he's enjoyed writing about all sorts of subjects, from dinosaurs, ancient history and space to animals, inventions and music. He has a particular interest in geography and has worked on numerous travel guides for Rough Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.