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Record Makers and Breakers

Author : John Broven

Publisher : University of Illinois Press

Page : 642 pages

File Size : 33,67 MB

Release : 2011-08-11

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0252094018

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This volume is an engaging and exceptional history of the independent rock 'n' roll record industry from its raw regional beginnings in the 1940s with R & B and hillbilly music through its peak in the 1950s and decline in the 1960s. John Broven combines narrative history with extensive oral history material from numerous recording pioneers including Joe Bihari of Modern Records; Marshall Chess of Chess Records; Jerry Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun, and Miriam Bienstock of Atlantic Records; Sam Phillips of Sun Records; Art Rupe of Specialty Records; and many more.



Record Breakers!

Author : DK

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 47,52 MB

Release : 2018-08-02

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241555523

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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 includes 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.



Car Record Breakers

Author : Paul Virr

Publisher : Record Breakers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,33 MB

Release : 2018-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781783123803

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Featuring the fastest, weirdest, costliest, and most outrageous autos ever invented, this is the ultimate record book for car-crazy kids The world's fastest race cars. Extreme autos. Cutting-edge hypercars. Kids can't get enough motor action, and this great nonfiction book is crammed with facts, stats, and full-page images of the most amazing automobiles on Earth--and beyond. From the Lunar Roving Vehicle, the first car on the Moon, to Bloodhound SSC, which may become the first car to exceed 1,000 mph, it's all here in thrilling detail Reissue



Animal Record Breakers

Author : Steve Parker

Publisher : Record Breakers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,72 MB

Release : 2018-06-14

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781783123827

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Meet the animals that set world records This fun look at a menagerie of fascinating creatures features bold, kid-pleasing graphics and easy-to-grasp comparisons. They're amazing Discover the greatest record-breakers of the animal world--the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, these extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky. Kids will love the fun approach, cool CGI art that really brings each animal to life, and easy-to-grasp comparisons. Reissue



Lil Nas X

Author : Henrietta Toth

Publisher : Capstone Press

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 50,85 MB

Release : 2020-08

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1496690893

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Book Description

Lil Nas X became famous in 2019 for the country rap song "Old Town Road." He collaborates with other musicians and aims to defy expectations. Learn more about Lil Nas X's life as a famous musician!



So You Want to Be a Record-Breaker

Author : Guinness World Records

Publisher : Time Home Entertainment

Page : 102 pages

File Size : 22,22 MB

Release : 2005-05-31

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781932273458

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Book Description

Jam-packed with entertaining, kid-friendly activities, this interactive activity book is for families and kids to enjoy together as they try to break records--and perhaps appear in the next Guinness World Records book. Includes a bonus stopwatch. Full color. Consumable.



Strictly Off the Record

Author : Anna Nicholas

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,60 MB

Release : 2020

Category :

ISBN : 9781999661830

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Record Breakers of the NFL

Author : Howard Liss

Publisher :

Page : 168 pages

File Size : 25,24 MB

Release : 1975

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780394930992

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Book Description

Describes thirteen performances by teams and individual players that set records in professional football.



Record Breakers!

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 31,49 MB

Release : 2018-09-11

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465482261

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Book Description

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.



1,000 Amazing Record Breakers

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 44,29 MB

Release : 2024-11-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0593958357

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This book brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica - a chilling -89.2oC), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. The greatest human achievements are showcased, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space. Amazing facts pack this fantastic book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for curious kids.