With more than 1,000 pictures and captions depicting millions of years of evolution, the rise and fall of civilisations, the top 100 battles and on the reverse, the story of planet, life and people from the Big Bang to the present day, the What on Earth? Wallbook is an exhilarating journey through the past. The book is designed both to be read as a book and to be viewed as a poster that concertinas out to 2.3 metres. Terrifically original publishing.
There are three in the series so far:
The What on Earth? Wallbook: From the Big Bang to the Present Day
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Natural History
The What on Earth? Wallbook of Sport
Visit the What on Earth series website for more images and information.
Visit a GIANT WALLBOOK somewhere near you:
Huge pavement Wallbooks that are 8m long and 2m high are being exhibited throughout the country at the following placed between publication and September 2012.
26 April - 14 May 2012, South Bank of the River Thames outside London City Hall.
14 May - 8 Aug 2012, London Zoo.
31 May - 10 Jun 2012, The Family Zone at the Hay Literary Festival.
9 Aug - 9 Sep 2012, Natural History Museum London.
For more details go to the What on Earth website.
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Reads like a book or hangs on a wall! 13.7 billion years of history on a unique 2.3 metre-long timeline.
The wallbooks are an amazing feat of publishing. See the image below for how the books open up.

And see below where the author demonstrates his wallbooks series in this video.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The What on Earth? Wallbook : From the Big Bang to the Present Day and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The What on Earth? Wallbook : From the Big Bang to the Present Day features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations
The What on Earth? Wallbook : From the Big Bang to the Present Day is available in Hardback
The What on Earth? Wallbook : From the Big Bang to the Present Day was written by Christopher Lloyd and published by What on Earth Publishing Ltd