Synopses & Reviews
They're amazing! From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, meet the greatest record-breakers of the animal worldand#8212;the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. These extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky, and fascinating facts about each one accompany cool CGI art that really brings each animal to life.
Kids will love the world-record approach, the bold and colorful graphics, and the easy-to-grasp comparisons.
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What's the speediest sportscar? The sneakiest spy plane? And . . . the fastest sofa? From the smallest sub and deepest diver to the largest jumbo jet and most powerful rocket, these mega machines are record setters!and#160;With lively photos on every spread, and pages filled with fun facts about haulers, gliders, monster trucks, and more, this collection of extreme vehicles will delight techno-loving kids!and#160;
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The entire universe is in this bookand#8212;and budding astronauts and astronomers will be captivated! What planet has the most moons? Who was the first woman in space? Where is the nearest starand#8212;and how long would it take to get there? These record-breaking facts take the wonders of the cosmos and space exploration and make them fascinating, fun, and understandable to kids.
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What dinosaur was the fastest? The tallest? The first ever recognized by science? From Archaeopteryx and Diplodocus to Megalosaurus, meet the Jurassic record breakers! This illustration-packed book features the more fascinating creatures of that era, and itand#39;s filled with bite-size information that dinosaur fans will love. Find out when and where each dinosaur lived; its size, its speed, and its danger level.
About the Author
Steve Parker is a UK-based author who has written more than 200 nonfiction titles, mostly for children, including many illustrated books on the animal world. He has a first-class BSc in Zoology and is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. Find out more at steveparker.co.uk.