{"product_id":"9780711275096-historys-biggest-show-offs","title":"History's BIGGEST Show-offs","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boldest, bravest and brainiest people of all time\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistory's BIGGEST Show-offs\u003c\/i\u003e takes young readers on a tour of some of the BOLDEST, BRAVEST and BRAINIEST people of all time, from wealthy kings and queens to masterful musicians and brilliant artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome people just can’t resist showing off… and this book introduces readers to some of the biggest braggers and loudest show-offs throughout history. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of the showoffs in this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eAndy 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58010926580086,"sku":"9780711275096","price":19.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_33035658.jpg?v=1780487713","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711275096-historys-biggest-show-offs","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}