| Record Number |
905964 |
| ISBN |
9781804660751 (hardback) |
| Author |
Lloyd, Christopher, 1968- author. |
| Title |
Absolutely everything! : a history of Earth, dinosaurs, rulers, robots and other things too numerous to mention / Christopher Lloyd ; [illustrated by Andy Forshaw]. |
| Edition |
Revised & expanded edition. |
| Publisher/Date |
Tonbridge, Kent : What on Earth Books, 2023. |
| ©2023 |
| Pagination etc. |
416 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography, etc. note |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Summary Note |
Embark on a journey across millennia and around the world, from the latest understanding of the origins of the universe, the birth of the Earth, the very first life, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, ancient civilizations, colonialism, wars, technology, everyday life, global struggles for freedom and equality, pandemics - and much more. Eye-catching and informative illustrations and photographs throughout join with author Christopher Lloyd's engaging narrative to bring to life the most remarkable true stories of all time. The 2nd edition is revised for fuller global coverage and updated with the latest research, as well as with events that have occurred since the first edition. The design has received a fresh treatment and many new photographs have been included. |
| Target audience note |
10-14 years old. |
| Subject |
History -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature |
| Civilization -- Juvenile literature |
| Inventions -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Science -- History -- Juvenile literature |
| Added Author |
Forshaw, Andy illustrator. |
| Shelf Location |
J 909 LLOY |
| Reservations Queue |
1 |
