{"product_id":"9780711275096","title":"History's BIGGEST Show-offs","description":"\u003cb\u003eSome 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This 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\u003e Some of the showoffs in this book include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen Marie Antoinette of France, \u003c\/b\u003ewho arrived for her wedding with 57 carriages pulled by 376 horses, \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 Andy 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\u003e Featuring 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.","brand":"Andy Seed","offers":[{"title":"Happy Yak |  Hardback  |  2022-11-01","offer_id":44151911448831,"sku":"9780711275096","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_cd91ba1b-20ae-439a-91e6-5bb394425e46.jpg?v=1700678878","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780711275096","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}