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The Big History Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the History of the Universe - From the Big Bang to the Present Day
Christopher Lloyd
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Description for The Big History Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the History of the Universe - From the Big Bang to the Present Day
Hardcover. This unique wallbook depicts millions of years of evolution, the rise and fall of civilisations, one hundred of the top battles and the story of planet, life and people from the Big Bang to today on a glorious 2m-long fold-out wallchart. Illustrator(s): Forshaw, Andy. Series: Timeline Wallbooks. Num Pages: 26 pages, 1,000. BIC Classification: 2AB; YNH; YNM. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 272 x 361 x 10. Weight in Grams: 616.
Explore the world from the beginning of time until the present, in this amazing, over-sized timeline book that brings history to life! The timeline is uniquely broken out into 12 sections, including by subject areas (such as sea, land) and continents, as well as by date, with over 1,000 pictures and captions. From the rise of the dinosaur to the creation of the smart phone, the nearly six-foot-long timeline allows you to compare events across the world at any given moment in time. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of newspaper articles, highlights key moments from history, such as the rise and fall of Rome and the invention of the steam engine. Other features include a page of letters to the editor, a fifty-question quiz, and a pocket magnifier to make it easier to explore all the timeline's details. Perfect for 6-14 year olds, and history buffs of any age!
Product Details
Publisher
What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Series
Timeline Wallbooks
Condition
New
Number of Pages
26
Place of Publication
Tonbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780993284786
SKU
V9780993284786
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Christopher Lloyd
Bestselling author Christopher Lloyd began his career as a journalist with the Sunday Times newspaper. Then, while camping with his family, he had a critical realisation: even with a 1st class degree in history from Cambridge University and experience as a science writer, there was so much about the world he didn't know. So, he set out to write books that zoom out and tell the big stories, opening readers' eyes to how seemingly unrelated events fit together and showing them multiple perspectives on the world, all in highly engaging prose and matched with lively illustration and photography. Now, with several books in print, including the bestselling What on Earth Happened? and Absolutely Everything, Chris divides his time between writing books and delivering lectures and workshops to schools, literary festivals, and a wide range of other venues around the world. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent, UK, with his wife and two adorable terriers. Andy Forshaw graduated in graphic design and illustration from London's Central Saint Martins college, and has worked on numerous online and publishing projects. Since 2010, Andy has created more than 5,000 illustrations for children's books. When not illustrating, Andy can be found exploring the countryside on his bike.
Reviews for The Big History Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the History of the Universe - From the Big Bang to the Present Day
A gripping re-telling of the most extraordinary story ever told - The Independent; Epic - this is history let out of the box - The Daily Telegraph; Astonishing - perfect for all the family - The Sunday Times Unfold the History of the Universe from the Big Bang to the Present Day - it's a big ask but the wonderful people at What on Earth? books have done it brilliantly. This unique wallbook includes a 2 metre-long fold-out timeline with over 1,000 pictures and captions that tell the story of the history of the world. The timeline is divided into 12 sections covering both natural history (this really helps put events into context and give a wider meaning than more timelines offer) as well as the history of human civilisations in each of the world's continents. It's amazingly clear to read, despite the small print needed to get all the information in. In case you struggle, though, there's a magnifier slotted into a pocket at the front of the book. Good use of background colours helps separate out each continent and it's simple to compare what was happening across the world at any given moment in time. As well as the timeline, the Wallbook Chronicle includes more than 30 newspaper-style articles and a 50-question quiz. Perfect for 6-14 year olds but equally fascinating for all curious adults.It's a book that will intrigue all ages, with so much to learn and appreciate. It can be hard for children to put historical events into context, but this really helps, and it will stimulate them to investigate in more depth. Excellently done. - Parents in Touch