Joe Fullman, Andy Rowland

The Maps and Flags Book

Explore amazing facts, maps and flags of the world

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 22/05/2025

ISBN: 9781916763135

Age: 9-11 years

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Buster Reference

Binding: Paperback

Size: 280 x 216 mm

Extent: 96 pages

Illustration: Full colour

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

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.

Sales points:

  • A detailed and fun introduction to maps, countries and flags of the world for readers aged 8+

  • Every country’s flag is included, along with key stats and an interesting fact about the country in question

  • Includes an illustrated world map in the introduction and illustrated continent maps throughout, as well as a glossary and index at the back

  • Also features quirky maps that cover topics such as national animals or favourite dishes, to help engage children with maps and make map reading fun

  • Comp. titles: Big Picture Press’ Maps over 159,000 copies sold and independently published All Countries, Capitals and Flags of the World over 23,000 copies sold (UK TCM)

About the Author:

Andy Rowland

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.

About the Author:

Joe Fullman

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 written on everything from dinosaurs, ancient history and space to animals, inventions and music. He lives in London where he tries to take part in as many quizzes as he can.

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