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You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day

Hilarious history from the host of the chart-topping podcast You’re Dead to Me!
By Greg Jenner
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In You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day, Greg Jenner takes young readers on a fascinating journey through the historical origins of everyday objects. The book provides engaging insights into how common items have evolved over time, highlighting surprising and amusing stories behind their invention and use. It's a delightful, educational read that reveals the extraordinary history behind the ordinary things in our lives.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this fascinating journey through history if you're curious about how everyday objects came to be. This book offers an engaging and entertaining look at the historical origins of household items, perfect for young readers who love discovering the stories behind the ordinary things we use daily.

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You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day

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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!

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Reviews describe You Are History by Greg Jenner as a brilliantly entertaining book packed with hilarious true stories and fascinating facts. It's highlighted for its colourful illustrations and groan-worthy jokes that encourage dipping in and out while making history accessible and digestible for young readers. The book is praised for its ability to amaze with quotable facts and its fun, fact-filled exploration of everyday objects' histories.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406395679

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jenny Taylor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Greg Jenner

About the Author

Greg Jenner is a historian, author and podcast host, specializing in communicating history through popular culture. He is best-known for his educational comedy podcast for the BBC, You're Dead to Me, which has had over 65 million downloads. His Homeschool History radio series won him an army of new fans when it launched on BBC Radio 4 during the Covid pandemic. As historical consultant to the BAFTA award-winning CBBC comedy series Horrible Histories, Greg ensured the factual accuracy of hundreds of side-splitting sketches. He's published several books for adults, but You Are History is his first for children. You can find more about Greg at www.gregjenner.com or on twitter @greg_jenner

Jenny Taylor is an illustrator and graphic designer originally from Scotland, but now living in Preston, England. She has been drawing stories since 1997, when she first discovered what pencils and paints could really do. When not drawing, Jenny enjoys long walks in the shade with her ginger companion, “attempting” new and complicated recipes or watching her favourite animated movies. Her debut book with Walker was The Alien in the Jam Factory. You can find more of Jenny’s work at www.jennytaylordesign.com and on Instagram @jennytaylordraws

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