1. 2m-long fold-out timeline2. Newspaper Chronicle3. Crossword4. Letters to the Editor5. 50-Question Quiz
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Christopher Lloyd is a world history author, educator and lecturer.
His books include Absolutely Everything! (What on Earth Books 2018)
and he also edited the bestselling Britannica All New Children's
Encyclopedia (Britannica Books 2020). His latest book, It’s Up to
Us (What on Earth Books 2021), has been written in collaboration
with HRH’s Sustainable Market Initiative and The Prince’s
Foundation, of which HRH is President, which provides holistic
solutions to the challenges facing the world today and champions a
sustainable approach to how we live our lives and build our
communities.
Patrick Skipworth studied Classics and Linguistics in London
and the Netherlands, connecting the dots between ancient cultures,
their histories and their languages. Today, Patrick likes to write
his own stories when he can. Some of his favourite topics are
prehistoric bugs, super-intelligent robots and legends from faraway
places.
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.
This book is a terrific source of anecdotes from sporting history...the one-legged man who won Olympic gold, how Mohammed introduced the famous Bedouin bloodline to horse breeding, which ancient Olympic superstar was eaten by wolves? Who was the most notorious cheat in the world of Roman chariot racing? What's the worst ever round of golf in a professional tournament? Who is regarded as the first billionaire in modern sport?The book opens out into a unique timeline and tells the history of sport from 776BC right up to the present day using a huge number of illustrations and fascinating facts. Perfect for children and adults in the run-up to the Olympics and to get everyone thinking about why people play sport? By Magnus Hendersen
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