What on Earth? Wallbook of Science and Engineering
Published on 14. October 2013
Book
Hardback
16 pages
978-0-9565936-6-5 (ISBN)
Description
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Science & Engineering (MINI EDITION) tells the complete story of human invention from the dawn of civilisation to the present day and beyond. A beam of brilliant white light contains a timeline that shines into Sir Isaac Newton s prism in c. 1680 before spreading out into a spectrum of colours that represent all the main themes of science & engineering, from abstract to infinity. More than 1,000 pictures and captions tell the story of Maths, Measurement, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Biology, Earth, Land, Building, Invention, Transport, Communication, Sky and Space. A5 in format and opening into a fully illustrated timeline more than 1 metre long, The What on Earth? Wallbook of Science & Engineering is perfect for all ages and can be read like a book or unfolded and stuck on the wall. Includes pocket magnifier and 70-question multiple-choice quiz and crossword.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Tonbridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9565936-6-5 (9780956593665)
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Persons
Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London before becoming a bestselling author. His books for children include the What on Earth! series of Wallbooks, Humanimal and the bestselling Absolutely Everything! He was also the editor of the Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker. Christopher Lloyd lives in Tonbridge, UK.
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.
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.