Record breakers

The worlds biggest, fastest, and most powerful cars are the heroes of this volume. Facts about what makes each vehicle king in a particular category as well as a list of some of the runners up, will fascinate lovers of cars, lovers of facts, and lovers of reading alike.

Young explorers get to take a peek at some of the worlds tallest, smallest, busiest, and most magnificent buildings. From Grand Central Station to the ancient pyramids at Giza, readers will tour the world and come away in awe of the many amazing buildings that people have constructed.

Describes various record-breaking wonders of the world, including Uluru or Ayers Rock, the world's biggest rock monolith, and Igau?u Falls, South America's widest waterfall system.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about a wide range of machines and inventions.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about the human body.

This volume focuses on some of the worlds fastest, strongest, and most daring people in many fields. Wow! boxes highlight the coolest stats and facts to peak even a reluctant readers interest. A test at the end cements knowledge and builds readers confidence.

From natures biggest animals, such as the blue whale and the African bush elephant, to its smallest, such as the bee hummingbird, and deadliest, such as the box jellyfish, this book has something for everyone interested in animals. Readers will find out what records ostriches, saltwater crocodiles, dung beetles, and other animals are breaking.

Presents some of the records held in the sport of soccer, including the oldest player to win the World Cup, the winningest national team, and the youngest professional players.

Presents some of the records held in the sport of basketball, including the player with the most points in NBA history, the winningest team, and the tallest and shortest players in history. Also learn about the greatest achievements of basketball's biggest stars.

Presents trivia and some of the records held in the sport of baseball, including the greatest baseball legend, the fastest pitcher, World Series records, the highest home run hitters, the largest ballparks, and the winningest team.