{"product_id":"historys-biggest-show-offs-the-boldest-bravest-and-brainiest-people-of-all-time-hardcover","title":"History's Biggest Show-Offs: The Boldest, Bravest and Brainiest People of All Time - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndy Seed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSam Caldwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome 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. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book takes young readers on a tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from \u003cb\u003ewealthy kings and queens \u003c\/b\u003ewho loved to splash the cash to \u003cb\u003emasterful musicians \u003c\/b\u003ewho weren't shy about their talents, or \u003cb\u003ebrilliant artists \u003c\/b\u003ewho could not stop telling others how great they were. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Some of the showoffs in this book include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen Elizabeth I of England, \u003c\/b\u003ewho owned over 2,000 pairs of gloves, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlexander the Great, \u003c\/b\u003e who named more than 70 cities in his vast empire after himself, ... and one after his horse! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Montgolfier brothers, \u003c\/b\u003ewho showed off their flashy new invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds and even the King and Queen! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Andy Seed's hilarious text brings these \u003cb\u003ecrazy but true stories\u003c\/b\u003e to life, as he tells readers tales about\u003cb\u003e massive palaces, fast cars, monster banquets, immense armies, frilly outfits, dazzling bling, musical masterpieces, epic artworks, outrageous inventions, \u003c\/b\u003e and much, much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring long-dead leaders, artists, musicians, and more, from all around the world, the \u003cb\u003esnappy facts\u003c\/b\u003e are paired with \u003cb\u003ehumorous character illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e from the brilliant Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndy Seed is an author and poet, living in North Yorkshire, England. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.3 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766119530784,"sku":"9780711275096","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2ac1c6b00253fc4215fc6fb730a12ab9.webp?v=1780285973","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/historys-biggest-show-offs-the-boldest-bravest-and-brainiest-people-of-all-time-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}