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History's BIGGEST Show-Offs

History's BIGGEST Show-Offs

The Boldest, Bravest and Brainiest People of All Time

by Andy Seed and Sam Caldwell
Hardback
Age range: + years old Publication Date: 01/11/2022

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Some people just can't resist showing off... and this BIG book introduces readers to some of the biggest braggers and loudest show-offs throughout history. 



This book takes young readers on a tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens who loved to splash the cash to masterful musicians who weren't shy about their talents, or brilliant artists who could not stop telling others how great they were.



Some of the showoffs in this book include:
  • Queen Elizabeth I of England, who owned over 2,000 pairs of gloves, 
  • Alexander the Great, who named more than 70 cities in his vast empire after himself,... and one after his horse!
  • The Montgolfier brothers, who showed off their flashy new invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds and even the King and Queen!
Andy Seed's hilarious text brings these crazy but true stories to life, as he tells readers tales about massive palaces, fast cars, monster banquets, immense armies, frilly outfits, dazzling bling, musical masterpieces, epic artworks, outrageous inventions, and much, much more!



Featuring long-dead leaders, artists, musicians, and more, from all around the world, the snappy facts are paired with humorous character illustrations from the brilliant Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity.
ISBN:
9780711275096
9780711275096
Category:
History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Age range:
+ years old
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-11-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Quarto Publishing Group UK
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
297.18x242.57x12.7mm
Weight:
0.64kg
Andy Seed

Andy Seed is an author and poet, living in North Yorkshire. He writes memoirs, funny poems and humorous non-fiction books as well as all sorts of things for teachers.

Andy's most popular book for adults is All Teachers Great and Small and his most popular book for children is a non-fiction book, The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff, which won the 2015 Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award.

His Silly Book of Weird and Wacky Words has been shortlisted for the Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award 2016.

Sam Caldwell

Sam Caldwell is a children's illustrator and designer based in Glasgow. He likes to draw characters and tell stories with pictures. He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. His illustrated works include Weird, Wild, Amazing!, written by Tim Flannery.

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