Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals: Packed full of your Most-Loved Animal Friends

by Guinness World Records, Jiffpom (Introduction)

Overview

Calling all animal lovers! Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals puts the spotlight on the world’s most fur-nomenal creatures, peculiar pets, wacky wildlife, and cute critters. In this action-packed annual, you’ll meet surfing pigs, talking gorillas, and even the world’s largest elephant orchestra! Ever see a dog who thinks he’s Picasso or a bunny who plays basketball? You will now! From the tallest and smallest animals to the most popular social pet-working stars, they’re all here.

If it’s activities you want, you’re in for a treat! Create your very own record-breaking animal with our online game, or try making an origami zoo! Test your wildlife knowledge with fun quizzes and puzzles, plus find out if your pet is a secret Einstein with our exclusive IQ tests.

For a superlative showcase of the world’s greatest creatures – and a few LOLs along the way – get your paws on Amazing Animals now!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912286249
Publisher:	Guinness World Records
Publication date:	09/25/2017
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	172 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) is the global authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the iconic annual Guinness World Records books have sold over 138 million copies in over 20 languages and in more than 100 countries. Additionally, the Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition, first published in 2007, has sold more than 5 million copies to date.

Guinness World Records’ worldwide television programs reach over 750 million viewers annually and more than one million people subscribe to the GWR YouTube channel, which enjoys more than 300 million views per year. The GWR website receives 21 million visitors annually, and we have over 12 million fans on Facebook.

The Guinness World Records commercial sales division provides bespoke consultancy services for some of the world’s top brands and agencies to help place record breaking at the heart of their marketing campaigns, employee-engagement programs, and live and experiential events.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–6—Wacky and eclectic bursts of unusual or amusing animal facts are arranged in 10 chapters. This volume is a mix of the world records for which Guinness is famous (the longest beaver dam on record is about 2,788 feet long) and fascinating information (on Japan's Aoshima Island, 20 humans live with approximately 120 felines). Readers will also learn about the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, run by California's Sonoma-Marin Fair (contestant Himisaboo's fur is likened to Donald Trump's hair). Other topics include rescues and sanctuaries, medical marvels, animal celebrities, babies, and much more. With a directory of animal charities and a quiz, this entertaining volume is loaded with funny wordplay and material both scientific and silly—though there's no documentation for material. Librarians should note that while popular, Guinness World Record titles will become dated soon, and their bindings typically deteriorate quickly. VERDICT Purchase where trivia or fact books are in demand, but be aware that these resources may need to be replaced soon.—Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA

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