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WHAT ON EARTH? Making the real world more amazing than anything you can make up! What on Earth Publishing specializes in the art of telling big stories through timelines. We take children and adults on giant journeys from the beginning of time to the present day. Each title is jam-packed full of beautiful illustrations, fascinating facts and scintillating stories across history, nature, science, and the brilliant plays of William Shakespeare. Step through nearly 14 billion years of history from the beginning of time to the present day. Along the way witness the fiery birth of our planet Earth, the first stirrings of life, the amazing story of dinosaurs and the eventual arrival of our human ancestors about 3 million years ago. Now watch as the stone ages give way to the rise of human civilizations all over the globe leading to the modern world we are familiar with today! We are delighted this year to be offering our range of unique timeline titles into North America. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we have enjoyed making them!
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD Historian Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first-class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher then became Technology Editor with the Sunday Times newspaper in London. Now he is a bestselling 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, giving talks at festivals and schools.
ANDY FORSHAW Illustrator Andy Forshaw graduated with a BA in graphic design and illustration from London’s Central St. Martins College. In 2010, Andy and Christopher teamed up to found What on Earth Publishing with a view to establishing new ways of making big history accessible to all ages. Andy has since created more than 5,000 individual illustrations that are featured in the range of What on Earth? Timelines. When not illustrating, Andy can be found exploring the countryside on his bike.
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WHAT ON EARTH? WALLBOOKS What is a Wallbook? What on Earth Publishing has created a range of four giant timeline narratives, featuring thousands of hand-drawn illustrations, historical captions and facts. These have been developed in association with prestigious institutions such as the American Museum of Natural History and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Taking inspiration from the Bayeux Tapestry, created nearly 1,000 years ago, each story plays out along a 6-foot timeline that takes children, parents and teachers on an exhilarating visual journey through time. There are FOUR TITLES to choose from:
SHAKESPEARE, NATURE, SCIENCE & BIG HISTORY
EACH WALLBOOK FEATURES: 1. A 6-foot-long fold-out detachable timeline wallchart with more than 1,000 pictures and captions 2. A pocket timeline magnifier
3. A 50-question multiple-choice quiz 4. A series of more than 25 newspaper articles, with a selection of fun letters to the editor and quizzes. 5
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S plays are presented as never before, with all 38 masterpieces performed in front of you on a timeline set in the iconic Globe Theatre. Spot the ghosts, hunt for the murderers, discover the poison and revel in Elizabethan romance as each play unfolds with a plot summary, key quotes and characters.
Age: 6–14 years Price: US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-9932847-6-2 Format: Hardback Extent: 18 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches Published: April 18, 2017
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Includes The Wallbook Chronicle, an 18-page newspaper packed with stories, letters and a 50-question quiz!
The timeline features essential moments in Shakespeare’s life, providing a unique visual narrative context to the works of the world’s favorite bard.
EXPLORE LIFE ON EARTH with the most visually stunning timeline of evolution ever created, stretching back 4 billion years to the first signs of life in the seas.
Age: 6–14 years
Then witness the emergence of multicellular life, the colonization of the land, the reign of dinosaurs, mass extinctions, the migration of mammals and finally, the story of humanity from the first two-legged hominids to a world populated by more than 7 billion people today.
Price: US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-9932847-3-1 Format: Hardback Extent: 18 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches Published: July 11, 2017 Created in association with:
Includes The Wallbook Chronicle, an 18-page newspaper packed with stories and a 50-question quiz!
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WITNESS HOW people have changed the world with their hands and brains over more than 10,000 years from the Stone Ages to the present day.
Age: 6–14 years Price: US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-9932847-5-5 Format: Hardback Extent: 18 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches Published: August 1, 2017 Created in association with:
Includes The Wallbook Chronicle, an 18-page newspaper packed with stories, letters and a 50-question quiz!
Unfold this unique history of science and engineering that tells the story of the world’s greatest scientists and inventors. Travel from ancient China to the Middle East and from the enlightenment of Europe to modern America to see how science has shaped our world.
IMAGINE TAKING a trip through the history of everything from the beginning of the universe to the present day. Hundreds of illustrations and facts capture every key moment, including the age of the dinosaurs, the rise and fall of empires, and historical figures who have shaped our world.
Age: 6–14 years Price: US $19.95 / CAN $26.95 ISBN: 978-0-9932847-2-4 Format: Hardback Extent: 18 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches Published: September 5, 2017
Covering both natural history and the history of human civilization, readers can easily compare what was happening across each of the world’s continents at any given moment in time.
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Includes The Wallbook Chronicle, an 18-page newspaper packed with stories, letters and a 50-question quiz!
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THE WALLBOOK TIMELINE COLLECTION, containing all three illustrated timeline wallbooks in association with the American Museum of Natural History, is perfect for curious people aged 6 to 106. This is an encyclopedia of knowledge that is unlike anything ever produced before in a beautiful hard-bound box set. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History. Age: 6–14 years | Price: US $54.95 / CAN $74.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9955770-0-8 Format: Hardback | Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 x 2 inches Published: October 3, 2017
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Reads like a book All the timelines can be enjoyed as conventional books. The Collection contains three topics in the series—Nature, Science and Big History.
The Wallbook Chronicle Together, the three wallbooks contain more than 75 chronological non-fiction stories written in the style of a newspaper to make the past accessible and exciting to present-day readers.
Fold-out timelines The 6-foot timelines can also be unfolded and spread out on a table or floor - or they can be attached to the wall for permanent display.
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WHAT ON EARTH? STICKERBOOKS What is a Stickerbook? What on Earth? Stickerbooks cover the same four themes as the wallbooks, and they contain simplified timelines that engage young children (aged 3–7) in historic narrative stories by challenging them to complete the story using more than 100 reusable stickers. The stickerbooks unfold to reveal a giant 5-foot-long timeline that can be spread out on a table, across the floor or hung on a wall. Children construct the story by selecting a sticker and sticking it in the right spot – a great activity for the family to do together, unlocking much discussion along the way!
Each sticker is accompanied by a name or caption to give more details about the creature, person, place or event. When finished, children can write their name on the nameplate, carefully tear off the timeline along the perforated edge and fix to their bedroom wall. There are FOUR TITLES to choose from:
SHAKESPEARE, NATURE, SCIENCE and BIG HISTORY
EACH STICKERBOOK INCLUDES: 1. A beautifully illustrated and colorful timeline filled with key moments from the past 2. Around 100 reusable stickers to stick on the timeline 3. A 5-foot timeline which can be folded out and displayed on a wall 4. A poster of a key historical event or species for coloring in. 13
The fascinating story of life on Earth starting 4 billion years ago with the tiniest living thing, a bacteria, all the way to human beings today. Create a glorious life on Earth timeline using over 100 reusable stickers of animals past and present, from the prehistoric age of the dinosaurs to the age of the humans. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History. Age: 3–7 years | Price: US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9955766-6-7 Format: Paperback | Extent: 10 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Published: October 3, 2017
Create the amazing story of science and engineering from the Stone Ages to now, including the world’s best-known scientists and inventions. Children make their own stickerbook timeline using images of famous scientists, great inventions and engineering triumphs. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History. Age: 3–7 years | Price: US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9955766-7-4 Format: Paperback | Extent: 10 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Published: October 3, 2017
Construct the epic story of the entire history of the world from the Big Bang to the present day! Find the right place for each of the 100 reusable stickers of famous people, extinct animals and historic events that are part of the history of the world. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History. Age: 3–7 years | Price: US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9955766-5-0 Format: Paperback | Extent: 10 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Published: October 3, 2017
Fairies, witches, princes and princesses are all part of the wonderful world of William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright in the history of the world. Match the play with the character to create a unique stickerbook timeline featuring all 38 of Shakespeare’s plays. Age: 3–7 years | Price: US $9.95 / CAN $13.95 | ISBN: 978-0--9955766-8-1 Format: Paperback | Extent: 10 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Published: October 3, 2017
The Stickerbook Timeline Collection will have children and adults alike working together to build the amazing story of life on earth from the Big Bang, to the Stone Ages to the world as we know it today. The Collection includes the world’s best-known scientists and inventions, plus the history of Nature covering everything from the dinosaurs to the modern agriculture. Created in association with the American Museum of Natural History. Age: 3–7 years | Price: US $24.95 / CAN $33.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9955766-9-8 Format: Paperback | Extent: 10 pages, 8-page timeline Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches | Published: October 3, 2017
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WHAT ON EARTH? POSTERBOOKS What is a Posterbook? These fully laminated giant 10-foot-long timelines make stunning and absorbing wall displays. These robust posterbook timelines are ideal for busy classrooms, hallways and libraries as well as children’s bedrooms at home. They make a fantastic point of reference for school projects and in-class activities and include events covered from grades 2 through 10.
EACH POSTERBOOK INCLUDES: 1. A laminated 10-foot long timeline 2. Hundreds of facts, captions and illustrations covering significant moments in history 3. Supporting teachers’ activity pack available for download from whatonearthbooks.com when purchasing the Posterbook Collection. Unfol
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A unique illustrated journey through the 4-billion-year story of life on Earth through more than 1,000 species, from the earliest bacteria in the seas through the age of the dinosaurs to the emergence of modern humans. Age: 6–14 years | Price: US $49.95 / CAN $67.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9954820-4-3 Format: Laminated | Extent: 8-page timeline Unfold the Story of Nature—from the Dawn of Life to the Present Day!
Dimensions: 15 x 21 inches | Published: July 11, 2017
A 10,000-year timeline linking together the entire spectrum of scientific achievement from mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to medicine, agriculture, inventions, transportation and aeronautics. With 1,000 inventions over 10,000 years this is a fantastic display of scientific advancement. Age: 6–14 years | Price: US $49.95 / CAN $67.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9954820-6-7 Unfold the Story of Science—from the Stone Age to the Present Day!
Format: Laminated | Extent: 8-page timeline Dimensions: 15 x 21 inches | Published: August 1, 2017
The Big History Posterbook is an exhilarating journey through the past to the present, with more than 1,000 pictures and captions that tell the story of our planet, life and people from the Big Bang to the rise and fall of civilizations to our modern world. Age: 6–14 years | Price: US $49.95 / CAN $67.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9954820-3-6 Unfold the History of the Universe—from the Big Bang to the Present Day!
Format: Laminated | Extent: 8-page timeline Dimensions: 15 x 21 inches | Published: September 5, 2017
The complete plays of William Shakespeare illustrated on a timeline set in the Globe Theatre. The main plot of each play is told through three dramatic moments, each one beautifully illustrated and surrounded by quotations from the plays themselves. Age: 6–14 years | Price: US $49.95 / CAN $67.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9954820-8-1 Format: Laminated | Extent: 8-page timeline Unfold the Complete Plays of Shakespeare—One Theater, Thirty-eight Dramas!
Dimensions: 15 x 21 inches | Published: April 18, 2017
A fully illustrated timeline of more than 100 different sports from the first Greek Olympics in 776 BC to the present day. From gladiator fights to football, tug-of-war to Formula One, the timeline covers a huge range of contact, racing and ball sports. A Hall of Fame at the top highlights the greatest sportsmen, women and animals over the last 2,000 years. Age: 6–14 years | Price: US $49.95 / CAN $67.95 | ISBN: 978-0-9954820-7-4 Format: Laminated | Extent: 8-page timeline Dimensions: 15 x 21 inches | Published: April 18, 2017
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THE POSTERBOOK TIMELINE COLLECTION is the ideal classroom companion, covering all five topics - Big History, Science, Nature, Sports and Shakespeare. The robust posterbooks easily turns any lesson into a memorable experience, speaking to a child’s natural curiosity and allowing them to connect the dots of key historic events. To support the Collection a downloadable Activity Pack is included for a truly cross-curricular experience.
Age: 6–14 years Price: US $199.00 / CAN $268.95 ISBN: 978-0-9954820-9-8 Format: Laminated Extent: 8-page timeline Dimensions: 15 x 21 inches Published: July 11, 2017
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ACTIVITY DAYS & TRAILS What on Earth Publishing has developed a range of activity trails for use at festivals and events (indoor and outdoor). Our Quiz Stop challenge involves 10 large bus stops, each with a question. The correct answer is somewhere on the bus stop graphic and the first letter of the correct answer on each stop reveals a secret codeword. Crack the code to win a prize!
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Get even more enjoyment from our series of What on Earth? Timelines with our range of free resources, quizzes and activities. As well as the multiple-choice quiz in the wallbooks, children will love tackling the online quizzes and crosswords. whatonearthbooks.com/activities
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CROSS-CURRICULAR LEARNING Teachers and home educators can try out our cross-curricular activities designed to enhance teacher/pupil experience of using What on Earth? Timelines for the purposes of education. Select Teacher Resources on our website to download the full activity pack and other education material free of charge. whatonearthbooks.com/activities We also have a series of videos available to watch at whatonearthbooks.com/video that provide ‘more information on how to use our timeline books.
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TALKS & EVENTS SCHOOL VISITS & INSET TRAINING DAYS What on Earth? founder, Christopher Lloyd, gives high-energy, creative timeline workshops at elementary, middle and high school levels. His talks cover the entire curriculum including history, nature, sports, science and Shakespeare. Teacher workshop days are designed for schools interested in developing a more cross-curricular narrative approach to learning. We also specialize in visiting home education groups.
LITERARY FESTIVALS Author Christopher Lloyd is a long-standing regular at family and adult talks at museums and festivals all over the US and abroad. Appearances include the Jaipur International Book Festival, Gibraltar Literary Festival and PINC Sarasota (USA). Christopher has also given talks at the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Linnaean Society, the Royal Institution and the Royal Geographical Society Christmas Lectures.
“A tremendously engaging resource … engrossing and packed with information this interactive book will capture fresh interest for the world’s most beloved playwright…”
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SPEECH DAYS & PARENTS’ EVENINGS Connecting the dots of knowledge is one thing, but creating a shared learning experience between pupils, teachers and parents is just as important. Wherever possible, we encourage schools to consider inviting parents at the end of a workshop day to see for themselves the beauty of the interconnectedness of knowledge.
“A curious kid could spend hours poring over this very visual item.”
Stephanie Tournas Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
RETAIL & PROMOTION IN-STORE BUS STOP QUIZ Print off the 10-question What on Earth? Quiz specially designed pdfs on to paper or card. Display them around the store and invite visitors to find the answer hidden on the What on Earth? Timeline. Write down the first letter of each answer to reveal a secret codeword. Crack the code and to win a prize.
POINT-OF-SALE MATERIAL
IN-STORE ACTIVITY SHEETS
1. Shelf wobblers
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B. Crossword sheets
3. Posters
C. Multiple-choice quiz sheets
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D. ‘Which person from history am I’ game
5. Large window display stickers 6. Bunting 7. Tote bag
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For more information on obtaining any of the Activities & Resources please email info@whatonearthbooks.com
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