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Wallbook of Big History
£14.00
The What on Earth? Wallbook is a comprehensive, visual voyage through the past that contains more than 1,000 hand-drawn illustrations, every major event in natural and human history, the rise and fall of civilizations, the top 100 battles and, on the reverse, the story of planet, life and people from the Big Bang to the present day.
The wallbook is A3 size with hardback covers for extra durability. It can either be read like a book or unfolded into a 2.4 metre long timeline for hanging on a wall. Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms, Width: 31 cms, Depth: 0.5 cms, Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
Wallbook of Natural History
£15.00
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Nature tells the complete story of natural history from the formation of the Earth to the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary science. A3 in size and comprising a remarkable 2.4 m long, fully illustrated timeline, it can either be read like a book or unfolded and stuck on a wall.
On one side the 4.5 billion year timeline presents a unique illustrated guide to the past, linking subjects together from asteroids to algae. More than 700 species, beautifully illustrated by Andy Forshaw tell the intricate story of the evolution of life on Earth.
Streams of colour represent key themes, including the land, sea and sky and provide a backdrop along which all the major events of natural history unfold. On the reverse side a second timeline identifies the people behind the science and highlights key moments in the understanding of natural science from Aristotle to the present day.
Perfect for younger readers but also relevant to all ages, this comprehensive, accessible and versatile wallbook is the first ever attempt to illustrate the entire history of nature and natural science on a single piece of paper.
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Natural History is a publishing collaboration with The Natural History Museum.
Suitable for 5yrs+
Height: 43 cms
Width: 31 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
Wallbook of Science & Engineering
£14.00
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Science & Engineering contains more than 1,000 hand-drawn illustrations that highlight every major event in the history of Maths & Measurement, Physics & Chemistry, Biology & Medicine, Earth & Agriculture Building & Invention, Transport & Communication and Sky, Stars and Space.
The reverse side features a newspaper-style report featuring the 18 most memorable moments in the achievements of humans since the time of ancient Greece to today. Complete with crossword – answers to which can be found on the timeline.
The Wallbook of Science & Engineering is published in collaboration with the Science Museum in London and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The wallbook is A3 size with hardback covers for extra durability. It can either be read like a book or unfolded into a 2.4 metre long timeline for hanging on a wall.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms
Width: 31 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
Wallbook of Sport
£14.00
Imagine the whole history of sport hanging on a wall like William-the-Conqueror’s extraordinary Bayeux Tapestry! That’s the effect of unfolding the amazing new What on Earth? Wallbook of Sport which literally covers hundreds of the top sporting moments, records and dramas stretching on a timeline starting from the first Olympic games in 776 BC to London 2012.
Which ancient Olympic superstar was eaten by wolves? Who was the most notorious cheat in the world of Roman chariot racing? What’s the worst ever round of golf in a professional tournament? Who is regarded as the first billionaire in modern sport?
Discover the answers to these amazing facts – and hundreds more – in 8 giant pages of beautifully illustrated sporting moments charting the history of more than 66 different sports! On the reverse side, a special editorial supplement features all the most memorable moments from the modern Olympic movement starting in 1896 all the way up to 2012 – and even includes a championship sports crossword!
Perfect for younger readers but also relevant to all ages, this comprehensive, accessible and versatile wallbook is the first ever illustration of the entire history of sport on a single piece of paper.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms
Width: 31 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
Wallbook of Shakespeare
£14.00
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Shakespeare is a unique introduction to all thirty-eight histories, comedies and tragedies by William Shakespeare on a timeline set in the iconic Globe Theatre. On the reverse, a newspaper-style narrative reviews all the most significant moments in the legacy of William Shakespeare from his death to the present day.
Published in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the What on Earth? Wallbook of Shakespearee makes the perfect introduction to all of Shakespeare’s plays for anyone ages 6 to 106.
Words by Dr Nick Walton, from The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and Christopher Lloyd . Illustrations by the fabulous wallbook artist, Andy Forshaw.
The wallbook is A3 size with hardback covers for extra durability. It can either be read like a book or unfolded into a 2.4 metre long timeline for hanging on a wall.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms
Width: 31 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 2.3 metres
Big History Mini Wallbook/Quizbook
£6.99
The What on Earth? Quizbook of Big History is about the size of a desktop diary but tells the complete story of planet, life and people from the beginning of time to the present day in more than 1,000 pictures and captions on a timeline. It is a mini version of the A3 edition but on the back instead of a narrative guide to the history of the world, the MINI edition features a 100-question multiple-choice family quiz – the answers can all be found somewhere on the timeline with the aid of a special magnifier (included!). The best value for money history of the world – in the world!
Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 24.5 cms
Width: 17.5 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 1.3 metres
Natural History Mini Wallbook/Quizbook
£6.99
The What on Earth? Quizbook of Nature is about the size of a desktop diary but tells the complete story of life from the first signs of bacteria in the seas to humans in the present day. Take a journey through more than 1,00 species over 4 billion years in a fun, innovative and engaging format. On the back is a 100-question multiple-choice family quiz – the answers can all be found somewhere on the timeline with the magnifier (included!) Ideal for anyone fascinated by nature!
Suitable for 5yrs+
Height: 24.5 cms
Width: 17.5 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 1.3 metres
Stickerbook of Big History
£6.99
What on Earth? Stickerbooks tell giant stories using stickers on a timeline. This one is all about the amazing story of the entire history of the world from the Big Bang to the present day.
The What on Earth? Stickerbook of Big History can be unfolded and spread out on a table, stretched across the floor or even stuck up on a wall. To make your own sticker-book version of the history of the world just unfold the timeline attached to inside back cover and stick more than 100 stickers in the right places. When you are finished, put your name on the nameplate, carefully tear off the timeline along the perforated edge and stick it on a wall using blue-tac, tape or pins.
You can also enjoy colouring in our What on Earth? Big Bang montage – why not ask someone else in your family to help and together you can spot how many different dramatic moments from history are included in the picture!
Suitable for 3yrs+
Height: 30 cms
Width: 22 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 1.7 metres
Stickerbook of Nature
£6.99
What on Earth? Stickerbooks tell giant stories using stickers on a timeline. This one is all about the amazing story of life on Earth from the tiniest living thing, a bacteria, 4 billion years ago, all the way to human beings today.
This What on Earth? Stickerbook of Nature can unfolded and spread out on a table, stretched across the floor or even stuck up on a wall. To make your own sticker-book version of the story of life on Earth just unfold the timeline attached to inside back cover and stick more than 100 stickers in the right places.
When you are finished, put your name on the nameplate, carefully tear off the timeline along the perforated edge and stick it on a wall using blue-tac, tape or pins. You can also enjoy colouring in Dippy, the giant Diplodocus – why not ask someone else in your family to help and together you can spot how many different animals and plants are inside! Developed in conjunction with experts at the Natural History Museum.
Suitable for 3yrs+
Height: 30 cms
Width: 22 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 1.7 metres
