The Sports Timeline Wallbook: 1 (What on Earth Wallbook) - Hardcover

Lloyd, Christopher; Oliver, Brian; Forshaw, Andy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0995482004 ISBN 13: 9780995482005

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

Unfold the spectacular history of sport - from the ancient Olympics to today - with this beautifully illustrated, 2-metre-long timeline! More than 100 different sporting events and over 1,000 pictures and captions tell the unique story of sports in the world. Broken out by type of sport - such as fighting, racing and ball games – as well as by date, the timeline allows readers to trace the origins and histories of all major sports, including Olympic champions and world record holders. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly forty newspaper articles, highlights key moments such as the first Olympic games, Jesse Owens’ race wins, and the first documented climbers to summit Mt. Everest. Other features include a page of letters to the editor, a fifty-question quiz, and a pocket magnifier to make it easier to explore all the timeline's details. Perfect for sport lovers of any age!

About this title

About the Authors

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.

Brian Oliver is a former Sports Editor of the Observer.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0995482004
• ISBN 13: 9780995482005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 26