History's BIGGEST Show-offs : The Boldest, Bravest and Brainiest People of All Time

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 showoffs in this book 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. 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 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. Cover CONTENTS PEOPLE IN CHARGE Hatshepsut Tarabai Henry VIII Elizabeth I Christina of Sweden TOP TEN: Gifts given to Elizabeth II Mongkut Zog Mansa Musa Commodus Alexander the Great Empress Wu QUIZ: Show-off rulers PEOPLE WHO THINK UP STUFF Ada Lovelace Antoine Lavoisier Montgolfier Brothers Marie Curie Humphry Davy TOP FIVE: Inventions that wowed the world Ynes Mexia Hedy Lamarr BATTLE: Edison vs. Tesla Isambard K. Brunel QUIZ: Show-off engineers and inventors PEOPLE WHO CREATE THINGS Frida Kahlo Michelangelo Sophie Taeuber-Arp BATTLE: Dalí vs. Basquiat Capability Brown Manchu-Han Imperial Feast chefs TOP FIVE: Marvelous musicians Ustad Ahmad Lahori Antoni Gaud Gaudí William Shakespeare Oscar Wilde Timeline Answers Glossary Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N P Q R S T U V W Z History's BIGGEST Show-offs 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.