- Mass Market Paperback: 588 pages
- Publisher: Bantam (26 April 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0440423104
- ISBN-13: 978-0440423102
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.7 x 17.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
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501,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #58 in Books > Reference > Fun Facts & Trivia > Amazing Facts
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From the (new) shortest man to the longest fingernails, from the smallest bird to the largest gathering of Smurfs—if a world record has been created or surpassed, it’s here!
Guinness World Records™ 2011 gathers the most amazing, inspiring, and wild record breakers yet. Filled with don’t-try-this-at-home human achievements, natural and technological wonders, incredible feats 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 . . .
• The most tattooed senior citizen is Tom Leppard (U.K.), who at seventy-four years of age has 99.9 percent of his body covered?
• Afghanistan now shares with Iraq the record as the most land-mined country in the world, with an estimated total of ten million mines each?
• The big-eared fennec fox has a novel way of cooling down in its Saharan home? When the temperature reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the fox loses heat by panting at a rapid rate of 690 breaths per minute.
And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this addictive book, including new photos and spreads on TV’s diamond anniversary (75 years of record-breaking shows), pop culture (including 3-D films), and Mr. World Record Breaker Ashrita Furman—plus fun quiz questions that will put your skills to the test.
Guinness World Records™ 2011 gathers the most amazing, inspiring, and wild record breakers yet. Filled with don’t-try-this-at-home human achievements, natural and technological wonders, incredible feats 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 . . .
• The most tattooed senior citizen is Tom Leppard (U.K.), who at seventy-four years of age has 99.9 percent of his body covered?
• Afghanistan now shares with Iraq the record as the most land-mined country in the world, with an estimated total of ten million mines each?
• The big-eared fennec fox has a novel way of cooling down in its Saharan home? When the temperature reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the fox loses heat by panting at a rapid rate of 690 breaths per minute.
And that’s just a hint of what you’ll find inside this addictive book, including new photos and spreads on TV’s diamond anniversary (75 years of record-breaking shows), pop culture (including 3-D films), and Mr. World Record Breaker Ashrita Furman—plus fun quiz questions that will put your skills to the test.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought this as a present for my 15-year-old nephew who had enjoyed reading last year's edition. He also liked the 2011 edition but said that it was not quite as interesting, too similar to last year's. So I guess it would have got five stars if he did not own the other one already.
Personally I would rate it 3 stars maximum because to me it seems an unorganised jumble of more or less useless information, trying to be most spectacular, not matter how meaningless the record is. Yes, I know, it is the "Guinness Book of Records" but having grown up with the older editions I do not really like the new design and the chaotic structure.
To the new owner it is like a big magazine with a jumble of colourful photos and lots of amusing and/or faszinating information.
But on the whole it was worth the money, because it managed to get a 15-year-old boy to read for hours. For this reason only I rate it four stars.
Personally I would rate it 3 stars maximum because to me it seems an unorganised jumble of more or less useless information, trying to be most spectacular, not matter how meaningless the record is. Yes, I know, it is the "Guinness Book of Records" but having grown up with the older editions I do not really like the new design and the chaotic structure.
To the new owner it is like a big magazine with a jumble of colourful photos and lots of amusing and/or faszinating information.
But on the whole it was worth the money, because it managed to get a 15-year-old boy to read for hours. For this reason only I rate it four stars.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wonderful book. I got one initially for my 8 yr old son. I got two more as presents for other people...love it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was purchased for my 10 year old son. He loves the facts and records set and to read about them.
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Could not believe the quality of this so called used book it was excellent ie. as new.
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Published 1 month ago by John F
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My son loves this book and wants the new one now. I have also given several copies to 8 year olds as presents and they love them.
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Was a gift and proved to be popular! Good book for knowledge and well presented. An interesting read for all ages.
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guinness worl records 2011 hardback book
This is a fantastic bargain and I was delighted with it as was my 9 year old grandson. Thoroughly recommended if ever the offer is repeated.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Irene C. Bird
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What an informative book, it is not intense but has great facts and figures it has. Speedy Delivery too!
Published 9 months ago by Tracy68
Nice book but product in non new condition
Returned this book as it arrived in a sub standard condition. Replacement came again damaged, annoyed as this was a gift!! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Si Richy
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Still a classic book after all the years it has been published. Containing inspirational records along with the weird and wonderful, that will educate and entertain adults along... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K & J Moxham Ltd Book Supplier
Great Book for kids of all ages!
Wonderful pictures accompany some breath-taking records in this latest version. My children love this book and love to share it with family and friends. A great all-rounder!
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