The Nature Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Story of Nature--From the Dawn of Life to the Present Day! (What on Earth? Timeline)

The Nature Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Story of Nature--From the Dawn of Life to the Present Day! (What on Earth? Timeline)

by Christopher Lloyd (Author), Andy Forshaw (Illustrator)

Synopsis

EXPLORE LIFE ON EARTH with the most visually stunning timeline of evolution ever created, stretching back 4 billion years to the first signs of life in the seas. Then witness the emergence of multi-cellular life, the colonisation of the land, the reign of dinosaurs, mass extinctions, the migration of mammals and finally, the story of humanity from the first two-legged hominids to a world populated by more than 7 billion people today. The Wallbook of Nature also includes more than 30 newspaper articles, a 50-question quiz and a pocket magnifier. Perfect for 6-14 year olds but equally fascinating for adults of all ages. Created in partnership with experts at the Natural History Museum.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Edition: Har/Acc
Publisher: What on Earth Publishing
Published: 05 Jul 2017

ISBN 10: 0993284736
ISBN 13: 9780993284731
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

Media Reviews
Epic - this is history let out of a box - Daily Telegraph EPIC: Bought for a gift for an 11 year old boy. He described it as EPIC and his parents loved it too. It is enormous when unfolded L W Brilliant! This item has helped loads with the home learning I do with my children, very useful and handy product, and great when you have minimal space as we do. REBECCA WRIGHT This is history let out of its box. It simply sings to info-philes 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, Book Reviewer for JUNO 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! www.pocketfulofrye.co.uk Our brains positively fizzed and buzzed - Holy Preparatory School Children LOVE the 'What on Earth?' format and this is a book that I have used in class frequently. EMILY BEALE - TEACHERS' BOOK AWARDS REVIEW It simply sings to info-philes 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, Book Reviewer for JUNO magazine Epic - this is history let out of a box - Daily Telegraph This is history let out of its box. It simply sings to info-philes 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, Book Reviewer for JUNO 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! - www.pocketfulofrye.co.uk
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
Author Bio
Christopher graduated with a double first in history from Cambridge in 1990 and went on to become the Technology Editor for The Sunday Times. He left in 2000 to become CEO of Immersive Education in Oxford before becoming an author in 2006. His best selling history of the world, called What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury 2008) is now in 15 languages and has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. He established his own publishing house What on Earth Publishing in Spring 2010 and has published a series of timelines in collaboration with illustrator Andy Forshaw covering history, nature, science, sport, Shakespeare and Magna Carta. Christopher is now in great demand as a lecturer and storyteller in schools, museums and at literary festivals throughout the UK and abroad. He divides his time between lecturing and writing.