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The Big History Timeline Wallbook

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The Big History Timeline Wallbook by Christopher Lloyd offers a visual journey through the history of the world, from the Big Bang to the present day. It is designed for children and presents a timeline that intricately combines science, history, and geography. The book provides an engaging learning experience with colourful illustrations and fascinating facts, allowing young readers to understand how different events and developments are interconnected over time.
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You might enjoy this immersive journey through history if you're fascinated by the vastness of time and want to see how different eras connect. This book appeals to those who love visual learning and are curious about the significant events and trends that have shaped our world across different periods.

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Unfold the history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present day, with this giant wallbook - includes 2-metre fold-out timeline

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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!

Series: What on Earth Wallbook

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  • The Big History Timeline Wallbook
    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...
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The Big History Timeline Wallbook is described as interactive and entertaining, making it a highly recommended choice. It particularly appeals to history enthusiasts who will enjoy exploring its contents.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780993284786

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Forshaw

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 360.0mm

Weight: 610g

Pages: 26

About the Author

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.



Mark Ruffle studied graphic design and then worked as an art editor for Oxford University Press, before becoming a freelance illustrator and designer. When he’s not drawing animals or spaceships, among other things, he enjoys walking his dogs and cycling in the Cotswolds, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.

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