Fantastic Feats and Ridiculous Records
Title | Fantastic Feats and Ridiculous Records PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Phillips |
Publisher | Paw Prints |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009-09 |
Genre | Curiosities and wonders |
ISBN | 9781442069428 |
A tour of some of the most unusual and superlative achievements by people and animals throughout the world includes entries for such examples as the most-tattooed man, a cheese rolling contest and a pair of surfing rats. Original.
Fantastic Feats
Title | Fantastic Feats PDF eBook |
Author | Calvin Irons |
Publisher | |
Pages | 16 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Curiosities and wonders |
ISBN | 9780732727383 |
Because world records are generally reported in metric units, the measurements in this book appear in metric form.
Record Breakers!
Title | Record Breakers! PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2018-09-11 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1465482261 |
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.
Surviving Stunts and Other Amazing Feats
Title | Surviving Stunts and Other Amazing Feats PDF eBook |
Author | Patrick Catel |
Publisher | Heinemann-Raintree Library |
Pages | 58 |
Release | 2011-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1410939693 |
True stories of amazing feats that daredevils do to entertain their audiences.
Spot the Difference
Title | Spot the Difference PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Animals |
ISBN | 9785100000945 |
The World's Weirdest News Stories
Title | The World's Weirdest News Stories PDF eBook |
Author | John A. Torres |
Publisher | Enslow Publishing, LLC |
Pages | 163 |
Release | 2016-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0766083799 |
Thanks to the twenty-four-hour news cycle, today we can learn of big news developments in no time at all. But what about the smallerand strangerevents that are often overlooked or ignored? This captivating volume offers readers the oddest stories ever to hit the newspapers. A dog on trial for murder? A man who choked to death on the garlic he used to repel vampires? A torrent of frogs raining from the sky? A lady who picked up broadcasting signals through her teeth? The trouser thief? These crazy news stories will convince readers that truth is often stranger than fiction. Sidebars, a glossary, and books and websites in the further reading section are also included.
Can Squirrels Waterski?
Title | Can Squirrels Waterski? PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Phillips |
Publisher | Arcturus Publishing |
Pages | 149 |
Release | 2022-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1398823643 |
Can rats learn to surf? How fat was the fattest cat? How many Lego bricks would it take to reach the Moon? Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more in this fascinating fact book. With clear, engaging text and vibrant illustrations, kids can discover the world's fastest, biggest, oldest, and weirdest in an accessible and engaging way. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!