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Did you know that English words come from all over the world and
that their meanings have changed along their journey? Our word
'zero' comes from the Arabic word for empty space. 'Companion' is
from the Latin for with bread. With simple descriptions and
dazzling, evocative and witty illustrations, this is a fascinating
introduction to the rich history and cultural diversity of our
language. Words included: karaoke (Japanese); zero (Arabic); guru
(Sanskrit); ukulele (Hawaiian); jaguar (Tupi); royalty (Norman
French); companion (Latin); kookaburra (Wradjuri); worm (Old
English); mummy (Persian); caribou (Algonquin); safari (Swahili)
Explore the fight for freedom, from the Magna Carta to today, with
this visually stunning timeline of key moments in civil rights! The
2-metre-long, fold-out timeline is uniquely broken out by date and
world locations, with over 150 pictures and captions. From the
original sealing of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215, to Malala
Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize, the most important moments in the
fight for citizens' rights under their governments are highlighted.
An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of nearly 40
newspaper articles, highlights historical actions such as the
banning of slavery in Britain, women's voting rights, and the end
of Apartheid in South Africa. Other features include a
fifty-question quiz and a copy of the Salisbury Cathedral Magna
Carta document, emphasizing clauses around justice, freedom of
cities, and no taxation without representation. Perfect for history
buffs of any age!
IMAGINE TAKING a trip through the history of everything from the
beginning of the universe to the present day! This unique 'big
history' wallbook includes a 6 foot-long fold-out timeline
containing more than 1,000 pictures and captions that tell the
story of the history of the world. The timeline is divided into 12
sections covering both natural history as well as the history of
human civilisations in each of the world's continents. Readers can
easily compare what was happening across the world at any given
moment in time. The Wallbook also includes an easy-to-read
chronicle which reports on more than 40 key moments from the
timeline in the style of a newspaper. Also includes a page of
letters to the editor, 50-question quiz and pocket magnifier.
Perfect for 6-14 year olds but equally fascinating for all curious
adults. Developed in association with the American Museum of
Natural History
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