Animal Record Breakers

Animal Record Breakers
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Record Breakers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-06-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781783123827

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


Animal Record Breakers

Animal Record Breakers
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Carlton Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-03
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781780972053

They're amazing From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, meet the greatest record-breakers of the animal world 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."


Ostrich: The Largest Bird

Ostrich: The Largest Bird
Author: Theresa Emminizer
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1725308770

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.


Record Breakers!

Record Breakers!
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2018-08-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241555523

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.


Natural History Museum Animal Records

Natural History Museum Animal Records
Author: Mark Carwardine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2010
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9780565092481

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.


Goliath Beetle: The Heaviest Insect

Goliath Beetle: The Heaviest Insect
Author: Sarah Machajewski
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1725308738

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.


Saltwater Crocodile: The Largest Reptile

Saltwater Crocodile: The Largest Reptile
Author: Theresa Emminizer
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1725308819

At the water's edge, a deadly saltwater crocodile lies in wait, its body tensed to lunge after its prey. It grips its catch with lethal, 5-inch-long teeth and powerful jaws, exerting the strongest bite force of any animal on Earth! More than 23 feet long and a whopping 2,200 pounds, saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on the planet. Readers will get an eye-opening look at the saltwater crocodile and learn about the reptile's habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and irreplaceable ecological importance.


Animal Records

Animal Records
Author: Mark Carwardine
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781402756238

This guide features incredible facts about creatures from each of the main animal groups, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish, and insects.


Dinosaur Record Breakers

Dinosaur Record Breakers
Author: Darren Naish
Publisher: Carlton Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781780973456

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