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History's BIGGEST Show-offs: The boldest, bravest and brainiest people of all time [Hardcover]

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  • Category: Books (Juvenile Nonfiction)
  • Author:  Seed, Andy
  • Author:  Seed, Andy
  • ISBN-10:  0711275092
  • ISBN-10:  0711275092
  • ISBN-13:  9780711275096
  • ISBN-13:  9780711275096
  • Publisher:  Happy Yak
  • Publisher:  Happy Yak
  • Pages:  64
  • Pages:  64
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • SKU:  0711275092-11-SPLV
  • SKU:  0711275092-11-SPLV
  • Item ID: 106828869
  • List Price: $19.99
  • Seller: ShopSpell
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  • Delivery by: Oct 29 to Oct 31
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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, fromwealthy kings and queenswho loved to splash the cash tomasterful musicianswho weren't shy about their talents, orbrilliant 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 thesecrazy but true storiesto 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, thesnappy factsare paired withhumorous character illustrationsfrom the brilliant Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity.

Andy 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.

Sam Caldwellis an illustrator who lives in Glasgow with his wife and two cats, Tonks and Luna.lCñ