- Mass Market Paperback: 596 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; Reprint edition (27 Mar 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0345534379
- ISBN-13: 978-0345534378
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.7 x 17.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
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From the shortest siblings to the longest beard, from the smallest jet engine to the largest tug-of-war tournament—if a world record has been created or surpassed, it’s here!
Guinness World Records™ 2012 presents the most amazing, inspiring, and wild record breakers ever. Filled with don’t-try-this-at-home human exploits, natural and technological wonders, incredible achievements in sports and entertainment, and much more, this fully updated edition introduces thrilling new records and incredible facts that will fascinate young and old alike. Did you know . . .
• Swiss high-wire artist Freddy Nock performed the highest cable walk at a death-defying 10,836 feet, braving harsh winds and below-freezing temperatures?
• A Missouri man was engulfed by a tornado in his mobile home and woke up 398 miles away—the farthest distance to be moved in a tornado and survive?
• The largest pizza commercially available measures 4'6" wide? This mammoth meal feeds up to 100 people and retails at $199.99 . . . plus tax.
And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this addictive book, including new photos and spreads on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, a history of time (including the Mayan calendar), and the world’s largest pop culture convention: Comic-Con in San Diego.
Guinness World Records™ 2012 presents the most amazing, inspiring, and wild record breakers ever. Filled with don’t-try-this-at-home human exploits, natural and technological wonders, incredible achievements in sports and entertainment, and much more, this fully updated edition introduces thrilling new records and incredible facts that will fascinate young and old alike. Did you know . . .
• Swiss high-wire artist Freddy Nock performed the highest cable walk at a death-defying 10,836 feet, braving harsh winds and below-freezing temperatures?
• A Missouri man was engulfed by a tornado in his mobile home and woke up 398 miles away—the farthest distance to be moved in a tornado and survive?
• The largest pizza commercially available measures 4'6" wide? This mammoth meal feeds up to 100 people and retails at $199.99 . . . plus tax.
And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this addictive book, including new photos and spreads on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, a history of time (including the Mayan calendar), and the world’s largest pop culture convention: Comic-Con in San Diego.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this year's Guinness Book of Records as a gift for my family. There seems to be a lot of new records and there really is something for everyone. The sections are well laid out and the great pictures certainly help to make kids interested. I highly recommend this as a great present for the family. Other stocking fillers we have enjoyed are "Bop It!" and "The Little Book of Indoor Golf Games".
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought this for my 9 yr old for christmas. She asks for these every year. She absolutly loves them, and so do we...it gives us hours of peace :-).
Great item for all ages, great value from amazon, recommended read!
Great item for all ages, great value from amazon, recommended read!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my 10yr old son for christmas and he loves it. A good buy and some very interesting records too.
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Guinness Book of Records 2012 Paperback
This was not as I expected at all. I bought this for a 7 year old child as he has loved previous versions but this one is totally unsuitable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by FeistyJulie
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My sons asked fir this book so were really pleased when I got them it they read it all the time and love telling me all the facts.
Published 3 months ago by Slou
Guinness book of records
Ordered this a bit late as a birthday present for a niece but it arrived long before the predicted delivery date. A great book, full of interesting and fun things.
Published 3 months ago by EllaP
joined words
My daughter is reading it and she mentioned that there are joined words almost on every page which is a bit annoying.
Published 3 months ago by M Krusteff
Great as usual
Never disappointed with this book buy it every year for my son and the whole family enjoy looking at it.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs M
worst book to Kindle translation ever
Absolutely terrible, regret buying this for Kindle. If I wanted a picture book I'd buy one. Avoid like the plague for Kindle
Published 3 months ago by Charlotte
Up for a challenge
Book arrived well packaged within the expected time. The half price offer came at just the right time our local cub pack are looking for a record to beat :)
Published 4 months ago by Deborah Stanley
great
got this for my grandson for christmas..
He loved last years GWR's, and i know he wanted this years, he was delighted with it and takes it out with him and reads it at every... Read more
He loved last years GWR's, and i know he wanted this years, he was delighted with it and takes it out with him and reads it at every... Read more
Published 4 months ago by jonstoke
the book version is better!
I got the sample from the store, but it was horrible! all the photos were black and white and you couldn't understand them!!!
good thing i didn't buy it...
good thing i didn't buy it...
Published 4 months ago by ultimatebookworm
Classic Christmas reading
Bought this for my 9 year old son. He and his older sister, his cousins ...everyone ... has spent some time going through the book. I remember doing the same when I was nine.
Published 4 months ago by Daddy
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