You Are History (Hardback)

Greg Jenner (author), Jenny Taylor (illustrator)

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Hardback 144 Pages
Published: 03/11/2022

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Synopsis

Bringing everyday objects to life with infectious enthusiasm, the historian and author of Dead Famous expounds on the history behind televisions, telephones, toilets and much more in this hugely entertaining book.

From the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner.

Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won't tell you about. Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history - but not as you know it!

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406395679
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 890 g
Dimensions: 280 x 215 x 20 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

Full of hilarious true stories and fascinating, unexpected facts, this book is brilliant for history fans. - The Week Junior

Colourful illustrations and terrible groan-worthy jokes make it perfect to dip into. Thanks to Jenner’s ability to make history digestible, any child reading it will soon be quoting facts to amaze their family and friends. 8/10 - Children's book of the Week, Independent - syndicated in the Herald (Scotland), East Anglian Daily Times, Express and Star Wolverhampton

A fun and fact-filled guide about many recognisable everyday objects. - First News

hilarious and fascinating […] Full of fun, you’ll never know you’re learning cool stuff. - WRD Magazine

Bursting with facts, true stories, and humorous illustrations by Jenny Taylor, it brings history into the here and now. - Booktime