Description
From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey 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—and even 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.
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 defining moments in the history of fashion, you'll find it all here!
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is the world's preeminent museum and research complex dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions and educational outreach programs.
Details
- 328 pages
- Hardcover
- Ages 9 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
- 11.4" x 9.6"
