Author : Adam Phillips
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 15,4 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9781848373631
A fun-packed tour through the weird and wacky side of the record books.
Author : Calvin Irons
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 45,51 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9780732727383
Because world records are generally reported in metric units, the measurements in this book appear in metric form.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 22,65 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465482261
What is the world's longest-living creature? Who was the first person to reach the bottom of the ocean? Where is the longest train route? This ebook is full of amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space, and brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world! Track the longest shark migration (20,000 km/12,400 miles); visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica: a chilling -89.2oC/-128.6oF); see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. Discover the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, transport, technology, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this ebook, there are also records about animals, plants, and our amazing natural world. Find out all about the best of everything in Record Breakers - an entertaining and educational ebook that the whole family can enjoy.
Author : Patrick Catel
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 13,32 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1410939693
True stories of amazing feats that daredevils do to entertain their audiences.
Author : John A. Torres
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 15,99 MB
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766083799
Thanks to the twenty-four-hour news cycle, today we can learn of big news developments in no time at all. But what about the smallerand strangerevents that are often overlooked or ignored? This captivating volume offers readers the oddest stories ever to hit the newspapers. A dog on trial for murder? A man who choked to death on the garlic he used to repel vampires? A torrent of frogs raining from the sky? A lady who picked up broadcasting signals through her teeth? The trouser thief? These crazy news stories will convince readers that truth is often stranger than fiction. Sidebars, a glossary, and books and websites in the further reading section are also included.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9785100000945
Author : Adam Phillips
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 25,10 MB
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1398823643
Can rats learn to surf? How fat was the fattest cat? How many Lego bricks would it take to reach the Moon? Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more in this fascinating fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can discover the world's fastest, biggest, oldest, and weirdest in an accessible and engaging way. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!
Author : Tim Healey
Publisher : Conran Octopus
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,65 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780706419672
Author : Philip J Gould
Publisher : Metro Publishing, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,57 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 9781843581260
This incredible tome is the result of many years of research that has culminated in a crazy compendium of incredible and unusual feats. With thousands of records, from pulling airplanes and barges to lying on a bed of nails, typing backwards, or being the fastest-running waiter in the world, there really is a challenge for everyone.
Author : Cal Irons Royalty
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 41,33 MB
Release : 2001-03-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780322051812
