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

Seed, Andy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0711275076 ISBN 13: 9780711275072

Publisher: Happy Yak, 2022

Synopsis

Some people just can’t resist showing off… and this 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.

About this title

About the Authors

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.

Sam Caldwell is an illustrator who lives in Glasgow with his wife and two cats, Tonks and Luna. He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. He loves inventing characters and creating images packed full of detail, texture and colour. He is passionate about animals and nature and, when not drawing, can often be found exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Edition details

• Publisher: Happy Yak
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0711275076
• ISBN 13: 9780711275072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Caldwell Sam