Have you ever imagined visiting the past with full knowledge of modern information and technology? If you told people from the Middle Ages or Ancient Egypt about a telephone, a car, or electricity, they would take you for a deity or a superhero. But do you actually know how these things work? 

Crafted entirely by hand, with each illustration painstakingly designed by talented artists and every fact rigorously verified by scientists and experts, creating The Book consumed over 5,000 hours. A beautiful encyclopedia of incredible inventions and discoveries throughout human history.

Is The Book a good gift for someone interested in science, history, or engineering?
Yes. The Book suits curious readers who enjoy science, history, engineering, medicine and learning how civilization works. Across 400 hand-illustrated pages, it explores inventions, materials, mechanisms and social systems, with a structure that readers can browse by topic and return to over time.

Where can I track my delivery?
You can track your delivery progress using the tracking page on our website. Input your tracking code to access the information.

Are other language options available?
For now, you can enjoy it in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese languages. If we notice a rising demand for other languages, we will promptly work on providing them.

What type of paper are the books printed on?
The Book is printed on high-quality paper using offset printing.

How can I expedite order shipping? Do you offer express shipping or anything similar?
We don’t offer any type of express shipping or anything similar, yet you are more than welcome to reach out to support@hungryminds.com and ask our team to prioritize your order in the queue!

Is The Book appropriate for children under 18 years old?
Suitability depends on local age restriction laws in your jurisdiction. The book set features a sealed envelope with additional content related to intimacy that is 18+ in many countries. That material was removed from The Book and included separately in a closed envelope to ensure it is not easily accessible to children. Adult purchasers are responsible for deciding whether the book and its sealed contents are appropriate for younger readers under their care, subject to local age restriction laws. The approximate list of themes that are covered in the book that might be age-restricted in certain jurisdictions is: Contraception/Condoms and Alcohol/Wine

What is the ISBN?
978-0-578-37745-2

What are the dimensions?
Weight: 4.96lb / 2.25 kg
Size: 9.0 x 2.0 x 13.4 in / 23 x 4.9 x 34 cm

Order Processing
All orders are processed within 5 business days. We do not ship orders on weekends or national holidays. Once the order is placed, we can only make changes before it’s entered in our processing system, which is usually within one hour of placing an order.

Order Tracking
Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as the package ships. If you don’t have your tracking number within 5 business days after the order was placed, please contact us at support@hungryminds.com with your order number.

Shipping
Please be aware that shipping times vary by location. Shipping and taxes are calculated at checkout. For more information about delivery times and shipping costs in your country, visit our Shipping Policy page. We provide express delivery within the United States. You may select express delivery at checkout.

For further assistance or concerns regarding your order's whereabouts, feel free to reach us at support@hungryminds.com.