How did Lichtenstein and Haiti wind up with the exact same flag? Did you know that the teacher who created Ghana's flag also brought hockey to the nation? And which national flag was designed by a 15-year-old schoolgirl? Featuring 268 flags—including the national flag of every country in the world—this colorfully illustrated guide includes reams of trivia, plus great moments in flag history. In the back of the book, readers 9 to 12 can follow basic guidelines to create their own flags, and a fun quiz is included as well.