{"product_id":"if-our-world-were-100-days-9781405299824","title":"If Our World Were 100 Days","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA thought-provoking way of looking at world history and our place within it.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed \u003cem\u003eIf the World Were 100 People\u003c\/em\u003e (WINNER of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of The ALCS Educational Writers' Award 2023), you'll love \u003cem\u003eIf the World Were 100 Days\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 10,000 years ago marks a major turning point in the history of life on Earth for humankind as people settled down and built towns and cities. Importantly, during this period, they began to record their activities and achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 10,000 years ago is difficult to imagine - what if our calendar were condensed into just 100 days, where each day equals 100 years? How many days ago were the first cities built? When did the population explosion happen? When did we decide to write things down and when did books appear? Did writing change the way we share ideas?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen was the wheel invented and was it used for transport? How did this simple tool transform the way we live? How have clothes changed and have they changed for the better? Has the way we treat ailments changed much?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book asks questions big and small, leaving readers wondering if all the changes have been for the better, and what does it mean for our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect the other books in the series: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIF THE WORLD WERE 100 PEOPLE - WINNER of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of The ALCS Educational Writers' Award 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIF THE WORLD WERE 100 ANIMALS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAaron Cushley\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator from Belfast in Northern Ireland. He loves drawing and creating work that fuels his curiosity and adventurous side. Most of his work has been influenced by experiences and the world around him. When he's not out walking his dog he's scribbling down sketches of thoughts and images that come to mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJackie McCann\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked in children's publishing for many years and is an experienced writer and editor. Jackie loves working on a broad range of books - devising fun books for babies, novelty pop-ups, and beautifully illustrated non-fiction for older children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Red Shed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184761864466,"sku":"9781405299824","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_23109b7c-ab6d-4abc-8496-5be4d6d2c4d9.jpg?v=1744572676","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/if-our-world-were-100-days-9781405299824","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}