Download or read book Wild Weird Record Breakers written by Abe Mankelow and published by . This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wild and Weird Record Breakers written by Vanessa York and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wild and Weird Record Breakers written by Abe Mankelow and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at many animals and insects and compares them, using maths to meaure how fast, heavy and big they are. Includes questions and answers.

Download or read book Record Breakers in the Wild written by Jordan Mack and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Weird Wild Unpredictable written by Matthew Miller and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know? Knoxville used to get enough snow to host a sleigh carnival! On one day over two dozen tornadoes tore through the eastern half of Tennessee! Temperatures have reached 106oF in East Tennessee! Winters used to be cold enough to freeze the Tennessee River from one side to the other several inches thick! From being buried under a blanket of snow to gazing on dazzling displays of fall color on a clear autumn day, the variety of weather experienced in East Tennessee makes living in this beautiful slice of America even more interesting. Each day holds its weather oddities and Weird, Wild & Unpredictable looks back at some of our biggest weather surprises over the years. The changes in the climate of East Tennessee since the area was settled will fascinate you as you reminisce the big storms and wicked weather you lived through. You'll see East Tennessee weather from a whole new perspective...a regional photo album of our weather past!

Download or read book Weird Wild Amazing Exploring the Incredible World of Animals written by Tim Flannery and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are zombie jellyfish real? Do seahorses have stomachs? What’s it like to wrestle a python? Tim Flannery has the answers. Introducing some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures on Earth, from water to sky and the forests and deserts in between, he offers in-depth and often bizarre facts about extraordinary animals that live in each habitat. Flannery ties concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy to each animal’s profile, firmly connecting the animal and its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Did you know that lions once roamed North America, or that albatrosses sleep-fly? Have you ever heard a piranha bark, or wondered how the sloth got its name? Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet’s ecosystems with Tim Flannery’s signature mix of humor and wisdom.

Download or read book Weird Wild Amazing Forest Exploring the Incredible World in the Trees written by Tim Flannery and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores our planet’s forests and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Can spiders fly? Are dire wolves real? Do chameleons practice magic? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he introduces some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures in Earth’s forests with in-depth and often bizarre facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal’s profile, firmly connecting the animal to its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! Forest teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet’s ecosystems with Tim Flannery’s signature mix of humor and wisdom.

Download or read book Record Breakers written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 is full of 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.

Download or read book The Mammoth Book Of Weird Records written by Jim Theobald and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone’s heard of Usain Bolt, but how many people know about Dineka Maguire? Like Bolt, the Irish woman is a world record holder but in the rather lesser known sport of bog snorkelling. She is just one of the hundreds of unsung heroes featured in this book chronicling the people who go to bizarre lengths to break world records in the weirdest categories; people who devote hours of intense training to spitting dung, eating cockroaches, sniffing feet or tossing tuna in the hope of one day being recognised as the best in the world. This astonishing compendium of the weirdest, wackiest and most disgusting world records will amuse and astound in equal measure. Entries include: Longest ear hair Fastest marathon while wearing a deep-sea diving suit Fastest bog snorkeller Farthest distance skateboarding by a goat Most bees on body Most milk crates balanced on head Fastest 5-km run while dressed as a penguin and juggling Heaviest airplane pulled with teeth Fastest shopping trolley Longest backwards motorcycle ride Most stairs climbed by bicycle Fastest 30 metres on a scooter by a dog First water-skiing squirrel

Download or read book Guinness World Records 2012 written by Craig Glenday and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2012 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists records, superlatives, and unusual facts in the areas of fame, business, crime, the natural world, technology, war, the arts, music, fashion, and sports.

Download or read book The Big Book of Record Breakers written by Storm Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Weird Wild Amazing Sky Exploring the Incredible World in the Clouds written by Tim Flannery and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery takes readers to the skies to learn about the extraordinary animals that fly in them. Can owls swim? Do woodpeckers eat wood? Are vampire bats real? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he introduces some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures soaring through Earth’s skies with in-depth and often-bizarre facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal’s profile, firmly connecting it to its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! Sky teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet’s ecosystems with Flannery’s signature mix of humor and wisdom.

Download or read book Guinness World Records 2011 written by Craig Glenday and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2011 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2011 edition of the most famous book of world records, including circus skills and sideshow arts, celebrity exploits, animal activities, and a tour of the world of records in a city-by-city guide.

Download or read book Record Breakers written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing facts about people, animals, Earth, and space pack this fantastic kids' book of world records. It's the perfect gift book for children aged 9-11. Record Breakers 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. 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 the book, there are also records about animals, plants, and our amazing natural world, Earth, and space. Find out all about the best of everything in Record Breakers - an entertaining and educational book for all the family.

Download or read book 1 000 Amazing Weird Facts written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into a collection jaw-dropping facts and mind-blowing information about our weird and wonderful world. This weird and wonderful fact book for children will teach them about all kinds of bizarre beasts, incredible places and peculiar phenomena. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-colored river? Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. This mind-blowing fact book for children offers: 1,000 jaw-dropping facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. Striking CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand. Simple and easy to understand images explaining the science behind the weird and wonderful facts. Whether it's geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts is the ideal book for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet. From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories. More in the Series If you like 1,000 Amazing Weird Facts then why not complete the collection? Journey to the Jurassic era with 1,000 Amazing Dinosaur Facts and learn mind-boggling facts about the scariest animals ever to walk the Earth, or discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky with 1,000 Amazing Gross Facts.

Download or read book Guinness World Records Biggest and Smallest written by Christy Webster and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand-new Guinness World Records book for kids! Have you ever wondered how you size up to the tallest man in the world? How about the shortest woman? Biggest and Smallest! explores the biggest and smallest records on the planet, from huge hounds and dinky donkeys to supersized snacks and micromachines. For these Guinness World Records holders, size really does matter! 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.

Download or read book Strictly Off the Record written by Anna Nicholas and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this achingly funny and irreverent memoir, Anna Nicholas recounts her adventures judging records around the world with The Guinness Book of Records founder, Norris McWhirter. Nicknamed Batman and Robin, they travelled the UK and beyond together meeting eccentric, weird and wonderful record breakers. Adjudicating Richard Branson's circumnavigation of the globe in a hot air balloon, the world's highest tower of bread and the longest conga line was all in a day's work for this dynamic duo. And, of course, things didn't always go exactly according to plan...