The Secret History of Christmas - Take a Festive Journey Through Time

Christmas is a day when history is made. Take a festive journey through time, uncovering the incredible historical events, amazing scientific discoveries and unique true stories that all happened on December 25th. From William the Conqueror''s dramatic coronation in 1066 and the World War One truce in 1914, to the incredible launch of the James Webb telescope in 2021 and the first ever radio broadcast in 1906 - a lot has happened on Christmas Days down the years. Plus, discover quirky traditions and Winter Solstice celebrations from the Vikings to the Mayans, and see December 25th like it''s never been seen before, in this unique stocking filler for curious minds at Christmas.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Catherine Saunders is a writer and editor, specialising in non-fiction. She has written about everything from dinosaurs to Darth Vader. She is passionate about creating engaging content on high-interest topics for all ages and reading abilities. Catherine has two children and loves making up bedtime stories for them.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Catherine Saunders, Saunders Catherine
• Verlag: Wren & Rook
• Sprache: Englisch
• Altersempfehlung: ab 9 Jahren
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 06.11.2025
• EAN: 9781526368072
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-6807-2
• Seiten: 160
• Abmessung: 158 mm x 232 mm x 18 mm
• Themen: Kinder- und Jugendbücher > Sachbücher / Sachbilderbücher > Geschichte, Politik; Christmas, JUVENILE NONFICTION / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children's / Teenage: general non-fiction