Guinness World Records Ltd. Bücher

Ein Muss für alle Gamer Die Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2020 ist das Handbuch Nummer 1 zum Thema Video- und Computerspiele. Das meistverkaufte Computerspieljahrbuch steckt voller faszinierender Rekorde, heldenhafter Taten und grandioser Leistungen von Spielern und den Spielen, die sie lieben. Top-Helden und Top-Spiele Im Zentrum dieser Ausgabe: Virtuelle Helden der Spielewelt wie Super Mario, Lara Croft, Pikachu, Sonic, Link, Master Chief, Batman, Mickey Mouse, Crash Bandicoot und viele mehr! Über 100 fiktive Superhelden und ihre phänomenalen Spielwelten werden vorgestellt. Faszination Fortnite Ein Spezialkapitel widmet sich dem Sensationshit des Spielejahres. In Zusammenarbeit mit Epic, dem Entwickler von Fortnite, präsentiert die Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition 2020 die erfolgreichsten Spieler, die beliebteste Ausrüstung und die wichtigsten in-game-events. Echte Fortnite-Fans können sich eigens kreierten Challenges stellen.

Der Titel informiert weiterhin über die zahlreichen neuen oder verbesserten (Welt-)Rekorde aus der Tier- und Pflanzenwelt, aus Wissenschaft und Technik, Sport, Gesellschaft und Umwelt sowie natürlich bizarre Rekorde, zu denen der menschliche Körper fähig ist. Ein nach Themen gegliedertes Inhaltsverzeichnis erleichtert die Benutzung. - Dieses Mal dient zur Inspiration unser blauer Planet, daher gibt es viele Wasser-Weltrekorde.

All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements. The fully revised and updated best-seller is packed with thousands of incredible new feats across the widest spectrum of topics, providing a whistle-stop tour of our superlative universe. Our ever-expanding pool of international consultants and experts help us make sense of the world around us and the cosmos beyond. So join us as we embark on a voyage through the vast panorama of record-breaking in 12 fact-packed chapters: - Travel through the Solar System and see the planets come to life with a free augmented-reality feature - Encounter the cutest, weirdest, most dangerous and exotic creatures on our home planet - Meet the world's tallest, shortest, hairiest and heaviest humans - Marvel at the latest high scores, speed runs and players at the top of their game in eSports and beyond - Get the lowdown on the world's most successful and prolific actors, musicians, TV stars and influencers - Review the greatest sports achievements from the past year and celebrate today's top athletes We've also selected the best of the newly approved claims from the 50,000 applications received from the public over the past 12 months. But don't just be a tourist: try some of our specially created try-at-home challenges that could see YOU listed in the world-famous book of records. If you want to be one of those lucky few, check out our Against the Clock chapter - we might even see you in next year's edition!

3... 2... 1... We have lift off on another fully revised and updated Guinness World Records annual. The 2023 edition takes readers on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across the vast distances of space.

The latest and greatest collection of astounding feats from every corner of the globe. Updated with thousands of new categories and newly broken records, the world’s most popular record book covers everything from outer space to sporting events to human marvels of all shapes and sizes. Guinness World Records 2019 contains thousands of facts, figures, stats, photographs, and bits of trivia, making it the ultimate collection of jaw-dropping achievements.

Bring reading comprehension alive with engaging record-breaking stories. Rising Stars have teamed up with Guinness World Records to produce Record-Breaking Comprehension, an exciting series that uses fascinating world records to engage all pupils and develop reading comprehension skills.

The record-breaking record book is back with a whole new year's worth of incredible accomplishments, spectacular stunts, cutting-edge science and unparalleled sporting achievements. As ever, it's packed with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs, thousands of superlative stats, facts and figures, and a multitude of new features.SUPERLATIVE SUPERHEROESThis year, our editors have taken their inspiration from superheroes - fictional and real-world - so look out for an all-new feature chapter charting the rise of the superhero in comic books, TV shows and movies. We also meet the real-life record-breakers with genuine superpowers, such as the Canadian vicar who can pull a jumbo jet and an actual cyborg who uses technology to augment his senses.NEW FEATURES!Also new this year is a celebration of the superlative: taking one topic at a time, unique infographic poster pages explore the most exciting absolutes - such as the longest, tallest, fastest and heaviest. Does the longest sofa outstretch the longest train? Is the tallest Easter egg bigger than the tallest snowman? These will be available to download as FREE posters from guinnessworldrecords.com.

Fully revised and updated, and with a bright new design, Guinness World Records 2022 provides a fascinating snapshot of our world today. Our editors have chosen to curate the book with environmental issues at the forefront of their mind, so we open with a chapter exploring what's happening to our ecosystem and what superlative lengths people are going to make a difference. We also want to encourage readers to put their own record-breaking to good, so look out for projects that might inspire you to make a difference - so don't just Discover Your World, Change Your World! Despite the challenges of the past year, it's been business as usual at Guinness World Records, and our researchers continue to field thousands of applications a month. Expect that unique mix of remarkable humans, talented pets, incredible vehicles and impressive sporting legends. What you'll find in our 10 record-packed chapters: Environmental champions - the eco-warriors fighting to make our planet a better place Wonders of the natural world, from the most intelligent creatures to the deadliest plants The tallest and shortest... Our record scouts have measured a host of the world's loftiest and diminutive humans Pop Culture icons - we reveal the world's most successful movie franchises, videogames, toys and brands Young Achievers - meet the under-16 influencers, entrepreneurs and entertainers who are taking positive steps to change the world Sporting heroes - we review the biggest sporting achievements of the year and put them in context alongside the greatest athletes of all time PLUS! Look out for bonus features including free Augmented Reality dinosaurs that come to life straight off the page; more inductees into the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, including Sir David Attenborough, astronaut Peggy Whitson and K-Pop sensations BTS; and Virtual Visits that take you on a journey to some of the most fascinating and record-packed visitor attractions, museums, art galleries and parks - all without leaving your bedroom!

Reading comprehension is a core skill that will remain at the heart of the curriculum. However many of the reading comprehension resources currently available offer little to stimulate and engage pupils, particularly reluctant learners. Record breaking * Ensure that reading for enjoyment and meaning is at the heart of your literacy teaching * Stimulating comprehension activities that tell the behind the scenes stories from Guinness World Records Lively, relevant texts that will engage all abilities * After learning to read now read to learn * Great for homework projects perfect book bag size

Illustrated throughout, 'Guinness World Records 2007' includes information on the world of space, computers, exploration, fame and music. This edition contains new contemporary categories including, computer games high scores, action sports, and gadgets and consumer technology.