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Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Fully revised and updated, and with a bright new design, Guinness World Records 2022 provides a fascinating snapshot of our world today. Our editors have chosen to curate the book with environmental issues at the forefront of their mind, so we open with a chapter exploring what’s happening to our ecosystem and what superlative lengths people are going to make a difference. We also want to encourage readers to put their own record-breaking to good,...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The world's most popular record book is back with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, covering everything from outer space to sporting greats via Instagram, fidget spinners and all manner of human marvels. Inside you'll find hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and countless facts, figures, stats and trivia waiting for you on every action-packed page. Guinness World Records 2019 is the ultimate snapshot of our world today."--Publisher's...
Publisher
Guinness World Records Limited
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop...
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Another year of amazing world records and all the latest and greatest pop culture crazes! Where can you find the world's deadliest frog? Which athlete holds the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual EVER? What state has the biggest collection of T-rex fossils? Who has more Instagram followers: Grumpy Cat or Selena Gomez? This book is packed with the answers to these questions and MORE! Read all about the biggest, best, and most buzzworthy...
Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Presents thousands of facts on sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, and business, and includes a special coronavirus status report, 2023 U.S. election results, and the top ten news topics of the year.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This compelling, mind-blowing book of lists about the wonderful world of animals is un-put-down-able! Filled with details on topics from the most shudder-inducing bugs and the most popular breeds of cat to which animals can't fart and how to escape from dangerous forest animals, this will be a must-have book in every child's collection!.
Ages 6-10
Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. Since 1868, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. This edition celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information"...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World. Become an eyewitness to the fascinating architectural feats and natural treasures of the world in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of more than 50 wonders of the world." -- Amazon.com.
Highlights the seven wonders of the world -- the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon,...
Publisher
Highlights Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Get ready for a year of fun in 2023 with favorite Highlights puzzles and activities that celebrate traditional and wacky holidays, historical anniversaries, world events, and everything in between. Kids can puzzle their way through each month while learning lots of interesting facts and documenting their own occasions!" -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This myth-busting visual encyclopedia will amaze kids with 13 things they need to know about every topic they love and one "half fact" that dispels a common misconception or half-truth. Extraordinary images and irresistible fact snippets on each topic spread--from space to gemstones to the food we eat--make learning fun, but it's the "13 1/2" fact that kids will be most eager to know. Does cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis? Do ligers...
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