The Big History Timeline Wallbook: Unfold the History of the Universe―from the Big Bang to the Present Day!

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.

“A unique, accessible and inspiring informational book. The What on Earth? Wallbook Timeline of Big History is an amazing feat of publishing!” (LoveReading4Kids – Book of the Month)

"Our brains positively fizzed and buzzed" (Holy Preparatory School)

Unfold the History of the Universe from the Big Bang to the Present Day" - it's a big ask but the wonderful people at What on Earth? books have done it brilliantly. This unique wallbook includes a 2 metre-long fold-out timeline with over 1,000 pictures and captions that tell the story of the history of the world. The timeline is divided into 12 sections covering both natural history (this really helps put events into context and give a wider meaning than more timelines offer) as well as the history of human civilisations in each of the world's continents. It's amazingly clear to read, despite the small print needed to get all the information in. In case you struggle, though, there's a magnifier slotted into a pocket at the front of the book. Good use of background colours helps separate out each continent and it's simple to compare what was happening across the world at any given moment in time. As well as the timeline, the Wallbook Chronicle includes more than 30 newspaper-style articles and a 50-question quiz. Perfect for 6-14 year olds but equally fascinating for all curious adults.It's a book that will intrigue all ages, with so much to learn and appreciate. It can be hard for children to put historical events into context, but this really helps, and it will stimulate them to investigate in more depth. Excellently done." - Parents in Touch (UK)

"This is history let out of its box. It simply sings to infophiles and visual learners alike. With parallel timelines for all continents, developments on land, sky and sea, more than a thousand illustrations, it is a superlative mastery of design and research, a treat to eye and brain alike." (Lucy H. Pearce, JUNO Magazine)

The What on Earth? series of wallbooks have become known for delivering the facts – on various subjects – in a fun, informative and visually appealing way. These books deliver on many levels and I couldn’t be more impressed. Never mind the children – I’d like the whole series for myself!” (Pocketful of Rye: A Mum's Guide to a Happy Home)

The Big History Timeline Wallbook is definitely a book you want to have. A unique and engaging approach to history! (DIG Magazine)

"Epic - this is history let out of a box" (Daily Telegraph)

"This oversize timeline of the origins of the universe will capture the attention of students." (School Library Journal)