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What on Earth? Wallbook Timeline of Sport
What on Earth Wallbook
Illustrated by
Andy Forshaw
Genres:
History: earliest times to present day, Children's & young adult reference material, History & the past: general interest (Children's/YA), Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's/YA)
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Synopsis
A glorious 2m-long fold-out timeline illustrating the story of sport from the ancient Olympics to the present day. Also includes a pocket magnifier and The Wallbook Chronicle that reports on more than 30 key moments from the timeline in the style of a newspaper. Ideal for children aged 7-14 but equally fascinating for all curious adults. New & Used
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What Reviewers Are Saying
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