Guinness World Records 2006(Reprint) (Guinness Book of Records (Mass Market)) by ClaireFolkard Paperback, 656 Pages, Published 2006 by Bantam ISBN-13: 978-0-553-58906-1, ISBN: 0-553-58906-7
"On the heels of its sell-out 50th Anniversary Edition, Guinness World Records delivers yet another outstanding collection of extraordinary facts and mind-blowing human achievements in every imaginable category. From extreme bodies and medical marvels to food feats, natural wonders, and amazing technological advances, here is the latest, greatest, and most astounding of everything from around the world. Did you know…• An American woman h ..."
"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 ..."
"From the world's fastest man to the world's fastest caterpillar, the largest pizza order to the largest chocolate bar--5,026 lbs.--GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS is the most complete, authoritative, and exciting guide to every record, statistic, and feat of human endeavor and natural wonder imaginable. And it's packed with exciting photos to back them up! HARD TO BELIEVE...BUT ABSOLUTELY TRUE:*The fastest piece of furniture in the world is a mo ..."
"The world’s bestselling authority on astonishing facts and unparalleled human achievements--completely revised and updated for 2003!From the world’s fastest speed skater to the world’s fastest snail, the most coffee consumed to the longest strand of pasta--418 feet--Guinness World Records™ is the most complete, authoritative, and exciting guide to every record, statistic, and feat of human endeavor and natural wonder imaginable. And it’ ..."
"Guinness World Records is the world's best-selling copyright book, and it's a record-breaking publishing phenomenon! It has historically rocked the best-seller charts selling over 4 million copies annually, with publications printed in over 22 different languages. The 2003 edition includes fabulous, expanded new sections based on feedback from readers. And with over 1,000 new records, the 2003 edition is sure to be a record-breaking b ..."
"The deliciously pointless thing about Guinness World Records is that each year is more extravagantly eccentric than the last as people try to beat current records or to dream up new ones to set--the more outlandish the better. Andre Ludwick of South Africa, for example, holds the 2003 record for the world's largest collection of nail clippers. He has 505 pairs. Doubtless by 2004 someone will have more. And someone somewhere must already ..."
"Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports."
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"Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports."
Guinness World Records by ClaireFolkard Library, 588 Pages, Published 2005 by Topeka Bindery ISBN-13: 978-1-4176-8973-6, ISBN: 1-4176-8973-0
"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!"
"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 lightestâand most amazingâof everything! And this special 2005 edition features more astonishing, inspiring, and unusual achievements than everâspanning the wonders of the natural, material, and modern worlds, from amazing anatomy and epic jour ..."
"The all-new 2004 edition of the Guinness World Records book contains more than 700 new records, 10 full-page feature spreads, and the most photographs in any Guinness World Records book in history! Popular categories in this year's edition include Sport, Science and Technology, Humans, Feats of Engineering and more. At 288 pages and a beautiful blue holographic cover, the 2004 edition will be a holiday hit with kids and adults alike. ..."
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