world records

Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2008 in such categories as the space, human achievements, sports, entertainment, science, technology, and engineering; and includes three-dimensional illustrations and gatefolds.

Provides detailed descriptions of more than three hundred world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

Contains over 350 multiple-choice questions based on information contained in the "Scholastic book of world records," covering the topics of food, sports, animals, entertainment, the human body, statistics, science, the world, and toys. Includes an answer key and index.

Presents six hundred top-ten lists on such subjects as the universe, humans, crime, culture, music, entertainment, food, transportation, and sports, and provides background information on the topics covered.

Contains thousands of records that span every field of human and non-human endeavors, including science and technology, animals, sports, geography, arts and entertainment, education, hobbies and pastimes, unusual rituals, and many others.

Names over three hundred world records in such categories as science, nature, business, sports, and pop culture, including a record for each of the fifty states, and features more than six hundred color photos and graphics.

Presents the biggest, smallest, fastest, longest, and other record setters for 2012 in the categories of the universe, planet Earth, variety of life, time, the human body, skills and talents, adventure, society, sci-tech and engineering, popular culture, and sports.

Contains full-page descriptions of three hundred world records in such categories as pop culture, sports, and science, and includes photographs and illustrations.

Guinness World Records 2011 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world.

Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts about computer and video games, and includes interviews with champion gamers, tips on play, and profiles of the best-selling games.