In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the State's history Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, The Illinois Chronicles' show-stopping main feature is a 6-foot-long, fold-out timeline with more than 100 stunning images and illuminating captions that take readers on the Prairie State's remarkable journey. The informative text is written in the form of nearly 50 "newspaper" articles, capturing important events in Illinois history in an engaging way. Experience key moments such as the birth of Illinois as the 21st state, the Chicago fire, Abraham Lincoln's political rise, the Chicago World Fair, Barack Obama's presidential election, the Chicago Cubs' first world championship, and more. With features such as an Illinois Honor Roll - 36 mini biographies of important people in Illinois history - as well as 27 places to visit, a map, and information on the government branches and state flags, it all adds up to an exciting story of the people and events whose unique legacy can still be felt today.

 

There are 44 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2018 by What on Earth Publishing Ltd .

Mark Skipworth is a UK-based author and journalist. He is the recipient of a number of media awards for his investigations as a journalist and news executive at The Sunday Times in London. In recent years he has turned his passion for history and skill at presenting complex narratives to children's nonfiction. Mark has chaired numerous events at literary festivals around the world, and has written several other nonfiction works, including The Illinois Chronicles. Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a bestselling author of more than fifteen books on world history including What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury), the series of What on Earth Timeline Wallbooks, Absolutely Everything! and more. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world, including at TEDx talks, conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools. Christopher Lloyd graduated with a double-first class degree in history from Cambridge University. Christopher became Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London and is now a bestselling author of more than fifteen books on world history including What on Earth Happened? (Bloomsbury), the series of What on Earth Timeline Wallbooks, Absolutely Everything! and more. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker throughout the world, including at TEDx talks, conferences, educational seminars, museums, festivals and schools.