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Absolutely Everything!: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention

Absolutely Everything!: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention

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

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    Hardcover 2018

    $25.54
Synopsis

Discover how science, nature and history connect in this fast-paced, entertaining and incredibly informative history of the world, from the beginning of time to the present day.

How was our universe made from a tiny speck of energy? Where did the first trees, plants, animals and humans come from? What happened to the dinosaurs? What was so miserable about medieval times? How were railroads and electricity invented? What are the perils of global warming?

From the Neanderthals to the Wright Brothers, from the Silk Trade to the Industrial Revolution, from dinosaurs to plastic, embark on an entertaining journey across millennia and continents. With photos, illustrations, timelines and maps in every chapter, there is no better way to understand the earth's entire history than with this captivating book by Christopher Lloyd, author of the bestselling What on Earth Happened.

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 352
 Publisher: What on Earth Publishing
Published: 16 Oct 2018
ISBN 10: 1999802837
ISBN 13: 9781999802837

Media Reviews
Starred Review Condensing the history of the world into one book is a daunting task, but Lloyd tackles the challenge with finesse. In addition to bountiful photographs and illustrations, Lloyd's recognition of patterns throughout history and direct questions to readers make this book absolutely enjoyable. * Booklist *
Author Bio
Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a bestselling author of more than 15 books on world history including What on Earth Happened? The Complete Story of the Planet, Life and People from the Big Bang to the Present Day (Bloomsbury) and the series of What on Earth Timeline Wallbooks and more. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world at conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.