History's BIGGEST Show-offs
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History's BIGGEST Show-offs
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History's BIGGEST Show-offs
The BIG Book of the Worlds BIGGEST Show-offs takes young readers on a tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens to masterful musicians and brilliant artists.
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 show-offs in History's BIGGEST Show-offs include:
- Queen Marie Antoinette of France, who arrived for her wedding with 57 carriages pulled by 376 horses,
- 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711275072
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 October 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Happy Yak
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
- Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 235.0mm
Height: 290.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 64
About the Author
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. Andys 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.
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