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Reading Timelines

What Is a Timeline?

A timeline is a line that shows events in the order they happened. It reads from left to right, with the oldest event on the left and the newest on the right. Each event has a date or time. Timelines help you see how events are connected and how much time passed between them. You might see timelines in history books, biographies, and science texts.

Reading Timelines

What Is a Timeline?

A timeline is a line that shows events in the order they happened. It reads from left to right, with the oldest event on the left and the newest on the right. Each event has a date or time. Timelines help you see how events are connected and how much time passed between them. You might see timelines in history books, biographies, and science texts.