The Science Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the Story of Inventions--From the Stone Age to the Present Day!

The perfect cross-curricular home-learning resource for children aged 6 - 14

Explore the most amazing moments in scientific and technological discovery in this unique fold-out timeline book that brings the history of science to life

The timeline includes over 1,000 illustrations and captions and is uniquely divided into 7 sections (Sky and Space, Transportation and Communication, Building and Invention, Earth and Land, Medicine and Biology, Physics and Chemistry, and Math and Measurement) with a timeline running along the bottom. From the Stone Ages to the present day, the nearly 6-foot-long timeline allows readers to compare events across the world at any given moment in time - making this a wonderful cross-curricular, all-encompassing science 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 scientific history in greater detail, such as the first use of written numbers and the invention of the telephone. Other features include a page of letters to the editor, a 50-question quiz, and a pocket magnifier to make it easy and fun to explore all the timeline's details.

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 science 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.

Author: Christopher Lloyd
Publisher: What on Earth Publishing
Published: 08/01/2017
Pages: 24
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 14.00h x 10.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780993284755
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Shelf Awareness 12/05/2017

About the Author
Lloyd: - Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Science Correspondent with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a best-selling 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? Timelines. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world at conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.Lloyd, Christopher: - 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 best-selling 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? Timelines. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world at conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.Forshaw, Andy: - Andy Forshaw graduated with a BA in graphic design and illustration from London's Central St. Martins College. In 2010, Andy and Christopher teamed up to found What on Earth Publishing with a view to establishing new ways of making big history accessible to all ages. Andy has since individually created more than 5,000 illustrations that are featured in the range of What on Earth? timelines. When not illustrating, Andy can be found exploring the countryside on his bike.