"Meet the world's youngest professional drummer, the comedian who performed the longest stand-up show, the magician who escaped from the most handcuffs in 24 hours, and many more amazing acts whose ... exploits and ... talents have earned them a Guinness World Records title"--Page 4 of cover.

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

Presents a collection of Guinness world records about the structure and functions of the human body, from the world's hairiest family and the planet's loudest burper to the oldest person alive.

Presents some of the wackiest world records held on file, including the world's heaviest mango, the fastest haircut, the smallest helicopter, the loudest bicycle horn, and the largest serving of mashed potatoes.

Presents a collection of Guinness world records featuring animals, from the world's oldest hamster and the most venomous snake to the tiniest service dog.

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

Record Breakers 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. The greatest human achievements are showcased, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering,...