1,000 Amazing Record Breakers

Author DK
Paperback
$14.99 US
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale Sep 10, 2024 | 176 Pages | 978-0-7440-9880-8
| Grades 6-8
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.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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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.

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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