Record Breakers!

Record Breakers!
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241555523

What is the world's longest-living creature? Who was the first person to reach the bottom of the ocean? Where is the longest train route? This ebook includes amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space, and brings you the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world! Track the longest shark migration (20,000 km/12,400 miles); visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica: a chilling -89.2oC/-128.6oF); see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier, and much more. Discover the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, transport, technology, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this ebook, there are also records about animals, plants, and our amazing natural world. Find out all about the best of everything in Record Breakers - an entertaining and educational ebook that the whole family can enjoy.

Record Breaker

Record Breaker
Author: Robin Stevenson
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2013-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554699614

It's 1963, and Jack's family is still reeling from the SIDS death of his baby sister. Adrift in his own life, Jack is convinced that setting a world record will bring his father back to his senses and his mother back to life. But world events, including President Kennedy's assassination, threaten to overshadow any record Jack tries to beat—from sausage eating to face slapping. Nothing works, and Jack is about to give up when a new friend suggests a different approach that involves listening to, not breaking, records.

Animal Record Breakers

Animal Record Breakers
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Record Breakers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781783123827

Meet the animals that set world records This fun look at a menagerie of fascinating creatures features bold, kid-pleasing graphics and easy-to-grasp comparisons. They're amazing Discover the greatest record-breakers of the animal world--the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, these extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky. Kids will love the fun approach, cool CGI art that really brings each animal to life, and easy-to-grasp comparisons. Reissue

Record Breaker - He is the Fittest Man in the World, and He's Got 125 Records to Prove It

Record Breaker - He is the Fittest Man in the World, and He's Got 125 Records to Prove It
Author: Paddy Doyle
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1782195866

'He's the world's fittest man - it's official.' - The GuardianHe's gone 110 rounds with 10 opponents to win the World Kumite Karate Boxing Championships.He's got the world record for the number of press-ups done in a year, he did over 1.5 million - that's over 4,000 a day!He's got the fastest time for running a marathon with a 50lb backpack. There's nobody as tough as Paddy Doyle!As a young man he was a hell-raiser. He would pick fights and get in trouble with the law. His competitive nature combined with a terrible rebellious streak threatened to tip Paddy over the edge.A chance purchase of The Guinness Book of Records spurred Paddy into action: he knew immediately that he could beat, hands down, many of the records listed.Paddy's alter ego 'Iron Man' was born. He channelled all of his destructive energy into becoming a winner. His record of achievement is awesome. To date, Paddy Doyle holds 125 national, European and world fitness and martial arts records. Some of the toughest records he has smashed are: 1303 back-of-hands press ups in one hour; a 50 mile run wearing a 40 lb back pack in 11 hours and 58 minutes and an incredible 5,000 sit ups with a 50 lb plate in five hours.This is the story of a man who is a true champion in both heart and mind, whose mental and physical determination to succeed have taken him from the back-streets of Birmingham to the brilliance of a world champion.

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Biggest Bogey

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Biggest Bogey
Author: Steve Hartley
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0330519832

Like many young boys, Danny dreams of making it into the record books. Eternally optimistic, he writes to Mr Bibby, Keeper of the Records, with hilarious accounts of his yucky endeavours. In this book Danny Baker will attempt to break the following records. Drumroll, please . . . Heaviest ball of snot! (DB attempt: 1.4 grams) Most nits on a single human head! (DB attempt: 109) Smelliest feet! (DB attempt: 205 children and 5 teachers rendered unconscious within 10 seconds)

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Loudest Armpit Fart

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Loudest Armpit Fart
Author: Steve Hartley
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2010-07-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0330533428

Like many young boys, Danny dreams of making it into the record books. Eternally optimistic, he writes to Mr Bibby, Keeper of the Records, with hilarious accounts of his yucky endeavours. In this book, Danny will attempt to break the following records. Drumroll, please . . . Most armpit-farted verses of 'Old MacDonald had a Farm'! Vilest verrucas! Biggest jelly-fight! Crinkliest wrinkles!

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Stickiest Earwax

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Stickiest Earwax
Author: Steve Hartley
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2010-07-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0330533401

Like many young boys, Danny dreams of making it into the record books. Eternally optimistic, he writes to Mr Bibby, Keeper of the Records, with hilarious accounts of his chaotic endeavours. In this book, Danny will attempt to break the following records. Drumroll, please . . Biggest scale model made of earwax! Deadliest rollercoaster ride! Filthiest furballs! Barmiest birthday party!

Soccer

Soccer
Author: Allen Wade
Publisher:
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1968
Genre: Soccer
ISBN:

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Awesomest Air-Barf

Danny Baker Record Breaker: The World's Awesomest Air-Barf
Author: Steve Hartley
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0330520393

Like many young boys, Danny dreams of making it into the record books. Eternally optimistic, he writes to Mr Bibby, Keeper of the Records, with hilarious accounts of his yucky endeavours. In this book, Danny is going on holiday! He will attempt to break the following records. Drumroll, please. . . Sickbags filled in a single flight! (DB attempt: 13) Wriggliest bath! (DB attempt: 9,183 worms) Freckliest face! (DB attempt: 1,246 freckles - before sabotage by Mum and the Factor 5,000,000 suncream)

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens
Author: M. M. Eboch
Publisher: Topeka Bindery
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781417811274

Presents the life and accomplishments of the African American track star who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany, and dashed Hitler's hopes for an Aryan domination of the Games, focusing on his childhood