Books in Brilliant Brits series

Henry VIII had 6 wives, 70 palaces, at least 13 courses for every meal, and 8 mattresses on his bed. But what he really wanted was a son. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.

Queen Elizabeth I said she'd rather die than marry; she had terrible toothache from eating too many sweets; she consulted a wizard before making big decisions; and she drank beer for breakfast and astonished onlookers with her energetic dancing. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.

The whole world went mad with Beatlemania. Every record the Fab Four made went straight to number one. They were the Toppermost of the Poppermost! Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.

Despite being seasick, Nelson became England's greatest naval commander. He lost an arm and the sight in one eye, and his coat was covered in medals for his victories. When he died, his body was pickled in a barrel of brandy and he was hero-worshipped by a grateful nation. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.

Remember, remember the fifth of November . . . we see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot! This book contains fascinating facts about the man who was discovered in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament with 36 barrels of gunpowder. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.

Ants Children's Book... This is a much treasured picture book, The Hardworking Ant. It is an interesting story of an admirable little ant. It is written for the very young and the young at heart. The little ant works hard throughout the entire day doing all kinds of tasks, working hard every day, until eventually his hard work pays off during the cold winter. This book captures what goes on in the life of one of the wisest little creatures of all time—the ant. Your kid’s bookshelf won’t be complete without a copy.

From the day he started kicking a ball around as a skinny little boy, to his position as captain of the England team and scorer of one of the greatest goals ever, David Beckham's story is an inspiring one. Richard Brassey's Brilliant Brits series covers famous English personalities, combining colorful drawings, lively captions, and interesting trivia to create a fascinating glimpse into the life of each figure covered.