In this book, you’ll meet the man behind the monarch. You’ll quickly discover that looking good in a crown is the very least of Charles’ many talents. He is the first king with a university degree, can fly jets and helicopters, plays piano, cello and trumpet, and is a best-selling children’s author. He’s also been a pioneer in the campaign against climate change, founded 18 charities and, among his many jobs, is the ‘Keeper of the Cows’! His life so far has been one of highs, lows, challenges and triumphs. It's the story of a modern man who is now the head of an ancient institution and set to claim a unique place in British history. To find out how and why, and more besides, read on…
Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.