History's BIGGEST Show-offs
The boldest, bravest and brainiest people of all time
by Andy Seed
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Pub Date 1 Nov 2022 | Archive Date 22 Nov 2022
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Description
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!
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.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780711275096 |
| PRICE | US$19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 64 |
Featured Reviews
June P, Reviewer
Publication Oct. 24, 2022
This book is just plain fun and should appeal across a wide-range of ages. True, younger children will need an adult/parent to read for them but that would also allow for lots of discussion and teaching moments. I particularly liked that the "Show-offs" were of not just both sexes but from a wide range of cultures and settings. While most were names I've heard, some were new to me or attached an unfamiliar name to a particular setting, such as the designer of the Taj Mahal.
In other words, there's something for everyone, all illustrated with a personable batch of illustrations that while seeming realistic, also manage to evoke a human emotion from the depictions. Heck, even Henry VIII's cod piece gets a mention, so it definitely covers a wide variety of topics. The "Show-offs", I will note, weren't necessarily good or bad, just memorable. I won't mention all the names but they begin with Egypt's Hatsheput and range from there to Shakespeare, Hedy Lamarr, Tesla, Tarabai, Ada Lovelace, Michelangelo, and Capability Browne, a new name to me who won my prize for favorite name. He was a landscape designer, btw, and designed the gardens of Hampton Court Palace for King James III. There's a timeline as well as glossary and index at the end as well as fun quizzes such throughout.
There are more, so prepare to revisit old friends and make new ones, all with a smile. This one is a winner. Thanks #NetGalley and #QuartoPublishingGroup - #FrancesLincolnChildren'sBooks -#HappyYak for introducing me to some people I'd never heard of, barely heard about, and thought I knew. Fun!
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