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.

Dive into the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. This fantastic book of world records for children aged 9+ showcases the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space. Celebrate your child's curiosity in this world records book, offering: - Over 1,000 mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Vivid CGI graphics, illustrations and photos that jump off the page and make stats and facts easy to understand. - Fantastic stories of record-breaking nature and epic human achievements to inspire young readers. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica - a chilling -89.2C), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier in this book of jaw-dropping record breakers. Children will love all these records and more, presented through CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography – plus additional fact boxes that make information easy to understand.

Record Breakers: The Inside Story of Notts County's Momentous 1997/98 Title Triumph delves into the inner sanctum of a basement-league dressing room in the 90s, as its inhabitants attempt to write themselves into the history books. Led by future England boss Sam Allardyce, taking some of his first managerial steps, Record Breakers is the inspirational tale of how the world's oldest Football League club fought back from a plunge down the divisions, falling attendances and financial strife to become the first side in post-war English football to win a title in March. The momentous feat is relived by the players themselves, lending a unique insight into their record run. It's packed with characters and anecdotes, and augmented with memories of supporters who lived through this season of tumbling records. From training ground punch-ups to transfer tales and unforgettable celebrations, Record Breakers is a remarkable winners' story in what now seems a bygone era.

Record Breakers at the Olympic Games celebrates the best records, achievements and stories in the history of the modern summer Olympic Games. Comprehensive in scope, the book features record performances in every sport and discipline since Athens 1896, and highlights the jawdropping efforts and dramatic moments that make up the Games' tapestry of tales. Additonally, the book charts new sporting additions, such as skateboarding and rock-climbing, which have attracted a new legion of young fans. There is also a section devoted to the Paralympics, citing the stars and star performances that have propelled the profile of the Paralympic movement in modern times. This is a perfect guide for young fans in the run up to the Paris Games in 2024.

WOW Facts! are specifically written for struggling readers. Nature is full of superpowers. Meet some of the 'extreme animals' with powers to smash all the records. Discover the gold medal winners of the Animal Olympics. Get ready for some surprises.

With billions of fans and giant stadiums packed with cheering crowds, soccer itself is record-breaking. Find out even more by reading about soccer's record-breaking superstar players, trophy-winning teams, and standout coaches.

A guide to the biggest, the deadliest and the weirdest prehistoric animals that ever lived! Non-fiction is an excellent way to foster an interest in new subjects. This set of ten WOW! Facts presents a variety of unusual subjects such as hip hop stars, haunted houses, Formula 1, psychological experiments and lesser-known dinosaurs. And as enthusiasm grows for new interests, so doors are opened in terms of comprehension and reading ability too. Every book in this hi-lo set is aimed at readers of 10-14, but who have a reading age closer to 9-9.5.

This title will give you the story behind records held by such football stars as Peyton Manning, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, and more. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title will give you the story behind records held by such Olympic stars as Michael Phelps, Nadia Comăneci, Greg Louganis, and more. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.