Timelines of Everything: From Woolly Mammoths to World Wars

Timelines of Everything is an educational book for children aged 9-12 that provides a comprehensive and engaging guide to world history. With over 130 separate timelines on a diverse range of subjects, the book covers prehistory, the ancient world, the medieval world, the age of exploration, the age of revolution, and the modern world. The timelines are presented in a chronological structure, and are accompanied by beautiful, detailed illustrations that make history come alive for children. The first edition of the book sold more than 280,000 copies worldwide since its publication in 2018, and the new edition has been fully updated to cover recent events and ensure it remains an essential reference for kids.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

From the age of dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, this lavish collection of timelines offers an incredible journey through world history. Packed with surprising facts and astonishing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will transport you on a whirlwind tour through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 120 timelines will provide children with all the general knowledge they need, as well as some surprising trivia they don't! Must-know topics and alternative history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids.

This educational book for children aged 9–12 features:

- The entirety of prehistory and history, from the creation of the universe to the modern day.
- A chronological structure, with six chapters covering Prehistory, the Ancient World, the Medieval World, the Age of Exploration, the Age of Revolution, and the Modern World.
- Big, bright, bold timelines bring history to life and entice children to dive in and discover the past.
- More than 130 separate timelines on a diverse range of subjects.
- Pages on events and eras are scattered between pages on themes, such as medicine, dance, and trains.

The first edition of Timelines of Everything has sold more than 280,000 copies worldwide since its publication in 2018. Now, the book has been fully updated, with new information and images to cover recent events, all checked by experts, to ensure it continues to be an essential reference for kids. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion, or explore the fascinating origins of popular toys and games, Timelines of Everything has it all.

So, embark on this educational adventure and discover the fascinating stories that shaped the world we know today. Timelines of Everything is the perfect companion for curious minds of all ages!

Weight: 1570g
Dimension: 243 x 288 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241569962
Edition number: 2 ed