Timelines of Everything: From Woolly Mammoths to World Wars

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A new edition of DK’s bestselling children’s reference book, updating the text and timelines with recent historical events.From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and e spionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines. Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the first crime to be solved by studying fingerprints, Timelines of Everything will take you on a whirlwind journey through an illustrated history of time, from the Big Bang to the modern world. More than 120 timelines give you all the general knowledge you need—and even some surprising trivia! Must-know topics and lesser-known history are showcased with beautiful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, easy-to-read text. Whether you want to know key breakthroughs that set the Industrial Revolution in motion or defining moments in the history of fashion, you’ll find it all here. With timelines on a diverse range of subjects, Timelines of Everything is the ultimate guide to history for kids The first edition of Timelines of Everything has sold more than 180,000 copies worldwide since its publication in 2018. Now the book has been fully updated with new information, all checked by experts, to ensure it continues to be an essential reference for kids. Show more