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

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.

Growing up to 9 feet tall and weighing up to 350 pounds, ostriches are the biggest and heaviest birds in the world. Although they can't fly, they can run at staggering speeds up to 43 miles per hour. They can cover up to 16 feet in a single bound! Their long, strong legs and two-toed, sharp-clawed feet make them formidable adversaries. With this exciting book, readers will learn about the ecological importance of the ostrich, as well as its habitat, behavior, diet, and life cycle.

Learn which dinosaurs were bigger, faster, and more dangerous than the rest.

Nature is full of superpowers. Meet some of the 'extreme animals' with powers to smash all the records. This is the highest book band level set in the WOW! Facts collection; it is aimed at pupils with a reading age of 9.5-10 and an interest age of 10-14. Created with the look and feel of a 'real' book, complete with contents and index, as well as short sentences, line spacing and a clear format, the titles in this set are designed to be both appealing and accessible. There should be something for everyone with a wide range of topics from music and fashion and modern art to predators of the land, sea and freshwater rivers.

This paperback edition of Natural History Museum Animal Records has been fully revised and updated with newrecords and all the latest facts from the animal kingdom. It is a fascinating guide to the most exceptional creatureson Earth, from the strongest and shortest to the longest and laziest. Packed with thousands of amazing facts and all the latestdiscoveries, it features world record holders from each of the main animal groups including mammals, birds,reptiles, amphibians, fishes and invertebrates. Entries include: the biggest squid ever captured with an eye as big as a beachball; the world’s smallest snake, averaging just 10 cm (4 in) and as thin as a spaghetti noodle; and a tropical mammal with a taste for alcoholic nectar which has been declared the hardest-drinking animal in the world. With stunning photographs and intriguing entries, the book is a celebration of creatures both great and small that will appeal to all the family.

Make way for the Goliath beetle! Budding bug enthusiasts will delight in this high-interest narrative, which introduces young readers to the heaviest insect in the animal kingdom. Written to support elementary science curricula, this book teaches readers about the goliath beetle's physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and unique behaviors. Age-appropriate language and colorful, close-up photographs of the goliath beetle bring this interesting science topic into detailed focus.