Description
Book SynopsisA unique 'big history' wallbook, developed in association with the American Museum of Natural History, which includes a 6 foot-long fold-out timeline containing more than 1,000 pictures and captions and 40 newspaper stories that tell the story of the history of the world.
Trade Review“A unique, accessible and inspiring informational book. The What on Earth?
Wallbook Timeline of Big History is an amazing feat of publishing!” (
LoveReading4Kids – Book of the Month)
"Our brains positively fizzed and buzzed" (
Holy Preparatory School)
"This oversize timeline of the origins of the universe will capture the attention of students." (
School Library Journal) * School Library Journal *
"This is history let out of its box. It simply sings to infophiles and visual learners alike. With parallel timelines for all continents, developments on land, sky and sea, more than a thousand illustrations, it is a superlative mastery of design and research, a treat to eye and brain alike." (
Lucy H. Pearce, JUNOMagazine)
The Big History Timeline Wallbook is definitely a book you want to have. A unique and engaging approach to history! (
DIG Magazine)
The What on Earth? series of wallbooks have become known for delivering the facts – on various subjects – in a fun, informative and visually appealing way. These books deliver on many levels and I couldn’t be more impressed. Never mind the children – I’d like the whole series for myself!” (
Pocketful of Rye: A Mum's Guide to a Happy Home)
Table of Contents1.Timeline 2. Wallbook Chronicle 3.Letters to the Editor 4.Classifieds
