The complete guide to world records
By: by Kenny Clements
Publisher: QED
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781781714096; 9781781712351
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders; Juvenile literature; World records; General; Non-Fiction 7+
Description: This comprehensive encyclopedia is a celebration of many of the world's most important records, both natural and manmade. From the biggest tree to the most active volcano, and from the oldest creature to the smallest man. It will also fill you in on fun facts like where the largest game of twister was played, and how high the world's highest pancake toss was. Packed full of detailed photographs, each accompanied by an explanatory caption, this book is perfect for dipping in and out of.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Where in the world; title: The tallest; title: The smallest; title: The longest; title: The widest; title: The heaviest; title: The most; title: The highest; title: The fastest; title: The loudest; title: Amazing animals; title: Natural wonders; title: Man-made marvels; title: Exceptional countries; title: Amazing space; title: Record-breaking kids; title: Terrific toys; title: Curious collections; title: Extraordinarily expensive; title: Marvelous movies; title: Food, glorious food; title: Astounding adventures; title: Don't try this at home; title: Weird and amazing; title: Knockout sports.