What on Earth? Wallbook Timeline of Sport
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What on Earth? Wallbook Timeline of Sport by Christopher Lloyd
A glorious 2m-long fold-out timeline illustrating the story of sport from the ancient Olympics to the present day. Also includes a pocket magnifier and The Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Ideal for children aged 7-14 but equally fascinating for all curious adults.
This book is a terrific source of anecdotes from sporting history..the one-legged man who won Olympic gold, how Mohammed introduced the famous Bedouin bloodline to horse breeding, 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?The book opens out into a unique timeline and tells the history of sport from 776BC right up to the present day using a huge number of illustrations and fascinating facts. Perfect for children and adults in the run-up to the Olympics and to get everyone thinking about why people play sport? By Magnus Hendersen
Christopher Lloyd graduated with a first-class degree in history from Cambridge University. He began his career as a journalist with The Sunday Times newspaper, before setting out to write books. After his adult world history book, What on Earth Happened?, Christopher turned his attention to children’s books. He is the author of the children’s non-fiction book Absolutely Everything! and the adult non-fiction book What on Earth Happened!, and the editor of the international bestseller Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia. Together, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. Patrick Skipworth studied Classics and Linguistics in London and the Netherlands, connecting the dots between ancient cultures, their histories and their languages. Today, Patrick likes to write his own stories when he can. Some of his favourite topics are prehistoric bugs, super-intelligent robots and legends from faraway places. Andy Forshaw graduated in graphic design and illustration from London’s Central Saint Martins college, and has worked on numerous online and publishing projects. Since 2010, Andy has created more than 5,000 illustrations for children’s books. When not illustrating, Andy can be found exploring the countryside on his bike. He lives in London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780993019975 |
| ISBN 10 | 0993019978 |
| Title | What on Earth? Wallbook Timeline of Sport |
| Author | Christopher Lloyd |
| Series | What On Earth Wallbook |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | What on Earth Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |