The World's Craziest Records

By Suzanne Garbe

Readers will be in awe when they learn about the fastest sofa in the world and the world’s longest recorded burp. Containing dozens of incredible photos and fun trivia facts, The World’s Craziest Records gives young readers a look at some of the most incredible records ever achieved.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Dec 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781515730583

Suzanne Garbe

Suzanne Garbe has been writing for fun ever since elementary school, when she wrote a series of mystery stories starring her two best friends. Now, as an adult, she's the author of several children's books as well as published essays about her life experiences. She is currently writing a memoir about her experiences living and teaching in Burkina Faso, West Africa, where she spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. In addition to writing, Kara loves traveling, camping, teaching, and eating international food. She grew up in Virginia, but now lives in Minnesota with her husband, two stepsons, and a lot of houseplants.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Crazy Quests

The Human Body

Athletic Feats

Animal Accomplishments

Man-Made Creations

Weird Achievements

Glossary

Read More

Internet Sites

Index

CRAZY QUESTS

People have always wanted to do great things. People in ancient times built Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Later on brave adventurers crossed oceans to explore the world. The drive to do great things is still seen today. People build skyscrapers and send robots to Mars. Meanwhile, singers, athletes, and others are honored for their amazing accomplishments.

However, some people don’t need to do great things to achieve recognition. Whether they’re the world’s tallest person or have the world’s longest tongue, some people are born to be in the record books. Meanwhile, others often do wild and crazy things to set records. They may ride a lawn mower across the country. They might pull cars using only their hair. Or they try to solve Rubik’s Cubes while running marathons. These people usually aren’t famous. But their record-setting achievements set them apart as the very best at whatever they do.

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