Books with title Guinness World Records 2017

CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON WORLD RECORDS!Since 1955 Guinness World Records™ has been documenting the fastest and slowest, biggest and smallest, heaviest and lightest–and most amazing–of everything! And this special 2005 edition features more astonishing, inspiring, and unusual achievements than ever–spanning the wonders of the natural, material, and modern worlds, from amazing anatomy and epic journeys to entertainment, the Internet, and beyond. Did you know…• A Canadian man holds the Guinness World Record for the highest speed reached on a human-powered vehicle: 81 mph on his recumbent bike.• The most expensive burger can be ordered in New York City for a Guinness World Record price of $59.00! • The record for the tallest man ever remains held by Robert Pershing Wadlow of the United States, who stood 8 ft. 11.1 in. . . . and there’s so much more, including Guinness World Records’ awesome trademark photos! This special edition also offers the fascinating stories behind some of the most famous records, plus exclusive interviews with a selection of record breakers themselves–to make Guinness World Records 2005 the most memorable edition yet!

A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids!Super Humans! is all about the incredible people who push it to the physical limit. Whether it’s swallowing the most swords, single-handedly pulling a 200-ton plane, or balancing for the longest time, these Guinness World Records holders show what we can achieve with a little courage and a lot of hard work. Every one of us has the ability to be a super human!Guinness World Records compilations are jam-packed with over 300 fun facts and full-color photos about all the record holders we can fit on one amazing theme! These books are perfect for Guinness World Records fans.

You'll have no trouble getting students to practice their reading comprehension with this full-color, photographic book! Records such as the balloon-popping dog and the world's tallest snowman are leveled and written in story format so they can be used for comprehension and vocabulary practice. Questions on specific reading comprehension strategies for third grade students are featured after each passage. The questions progress in difficulty and can be assigned accordingly to differentiate instruction. Optional extension activities include creative arts, research and reference skills, and critical response. 128 reproducible color pages are included.©2011 Guinness World Records Limited • www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Guinness World Records 2008 continues to builds on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and books in the world. This year, we've created a revolutionary new design and filled it with more records than ever before. New content areas include: * FORENSIC SCIENCE: An insight into the real-life superlatives of the crime-scene investigators... A must for CSI fans! * THE ENVIRONMENT: How real is the threat of global warming? A look at some of the recent environmental records... * HEALTH OF THE NATION: We take a snapshot of human health today and ask: who's the fittest and who's the fattest? * GAMES & PUZZLES: An interactive spread that allows you to test your smarts: from the first ever crossword question to the fastest sudoku, how will you fare? * EPIC ENDEAVOURS: Our largest-ever celebration of the superheroes who head for the poles, scale the heights, cross the globe and probe the depths... * TERRORISM & CONFLICT: Hard-hitting records and reportage on the deadliest threats to our modern society * BRANDS & ADVERTISING: The biggest names and even bigger budgets behind the brands and adverts we're exposed to every day * HOME ENTERTAINMENT and CONSUMER TECH: The gadgets and media that we simply can't live without - from the best-selling DVDs to the most powerful computer games consoles. As well as all the updated annual favorites including; ACTION SPORTS, CUTTING EDGE SCIENCE, INCREDIBLE STUNTS and INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE.

You'll have no trouble getting students to practice their reading comprehension with this full-color, photographic book! Records such as the balloon-popping dog and the world's tallest snowman are leveled and written in story format so they can be used for comprehension and vocabulary practice. Questions on specific reading comprehension strategies for fourth grade students are featured after each passage. The questions progress in difficulty and can be assigned accordingly to differentiate instruction. Optional extension activities include creative arts, research and reference skills, and critical response. 128 reproducible color pages are included.©2011 Guinness World Records Limited • www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Grab your students' attention with this full-color, photographic Guinness World Records® Math book. It features fun word problems for third grade students using incredible and amazing Guinness World Records® such as the tallest chocolate sculpture and the greediest animal. Questions that follow increase in difficulty and can be assigned accordingly to differentiate instruction. 128 reproducible color pages are included.©2011 Guinness World Records Limited • www.guinnessworldrecords.com