Author(s): Christopher Lloyd,Andy Forshaw,Brian Oliver,Patrick Skipworth
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 26
Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd
Language: English
Date Published: 2017-02-01
Dimensions: 270 x 360 x 8mm
Publication City/Country: Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Edition:
Illustrations: 1,000

TAKE A TRIP back in time more than 2,500 years to the first ever Olympic Games - then journey through hundreds of the most extraordinary stories of sport through to the present day. This unique history of sport includes a 2 metre-long fold-out timeline containing more than 1,000 pictures and captions that tells the story of more than 100 different sports on a spectrum including fighting, racing and ball games. Trace the origins and histories of all the major sports, including Olympic champions and world record holders. The Wallbook of Sport also includes more than 30 newspaper articles, a 50-question quiz and a pocket magnifier. Perfect for 6-14 year olds but equally fascinating for adults.