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Synopsis
IMAGINE TAKING a trip through the history of everything from the beginning of the universe to the present day Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History, this unique 'big history' wallbook includes a 6-foot fold-out timeline containing more than 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 as well as the history of human civilizations in each of the world's continents so you can easily compare what was happening across the world at any given moment in time. The Big History Timeline Wallbook also includes an easy-to-read chronicle which reports on more than forty seminal moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Other features include a page of letters to the editor, a fifty-question quiz, and pocket magnifier. Perfect for 6-14 year olds but equally fascinating for all curious adults too.
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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 Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History, 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
Synopsis
The perfect cross-curricular home-learning resource for children aged 6 - 14Explore the story of the world from the Big Bang to the present day, in this unique fold-out timeline book that brings history to life
The timeline includes over 1,000 illustrations and captions, and is uniquely divided into 12 sections. These cover Natural History (Space, Sea, Sky and Land) as well as Human History (Europe, the Americas, Asia, Middle East & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australasia), with a timeline running along the bottom. From the formation of the Earth to the invention of the smartphone, the nearly 6-foot long fold-out timeline allows you to compare events across the world at any given moment in time - making this a wonderful cross-curricular, all-encompassing history tool for the whole family
Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History, the timeline also includes an easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of 30 newspaper articles. These examine the key moments in history in greater detail, 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 and a 50-question quiz.
This timeline is essential for all curious minds in a world where loving learning matters more than ever before. It is perfect for 6-14 year olds, and for history lovers of any age You can enjoy this timeline many ways: unfolding it on the floor, reading it like a book or detaching it to stick it to the wall.
Also in the Timeline Wallbook Series:
- The Wallbook Timeline Collection - A boxed set of the Big History, Nature and Science Timeline Wallbooks
- The Nature Timeline Wallbook - the story of the natural world from the dawn of life 4 billion years ago to the present day
- The Science Timeline Wallbook - the history of scientific discoveries from the Stone Ages to the present day
- The Shakespeare Timeline Wallbook - the life and 38 plays of the world's most famous bard: William Shakespeare