Guinness World Records 2013

Guinness World Records

by Craig Glenday (Editor-in-Chief), Guinness World Records

Discover a world of new superlatives in the newest edition of the world's bestselling record book:

- Meet the new shortest living man...

-... and measure the tallest mohawk hair-do (yes, it's bigger than the shortest man!)

- Take a spin in the lowest road-legal car

- Visit the hottest planet in the solar system

- Go trekking with the world's youngest polar explorer

- Witness the fiercest predators in the ocean

- Feast your eyes on the planet's largest commercially available hot dog...

-... and dine out with the fastest eaters!

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Childrens, History

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have a lot to say about this book but I think I'll cut most if it out, due to the fact that it is not so popular and sought-after.

So, Guinness World Records 2013 is here! What we all have been waiting for; disgusting, horrible, fascinating, beautiful, unique and almost paranormal records that will blow your mind! Some of these you'd like to try on your own and some just give you the chills.

I would have wanted to give this book 4 stars, but there was something that annoyed me. Seeing the 3D with a smartphone. Sure, I have a smartphone. Not everyone does though, and far from everyone wants to install an app just to see the 3D. In one of the previous GWR books there were 3D glasses included, which my family had a lot of fun with. Now everything turns way too digital, and I don't like that. I almost want to put the book down to 2 stars due to it. But I won't, because they layout and records were more interesting than ever.

You'd enjoy this book for quite a long time, so if you see it in a book store or library, buy/borrow it!

[Coolmen 1 · Rating 1 out of 5]

They got one of the records wrong. Mr beast has the most YouTube subscribers. Will not be buying another one of these.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Regal Records

Guinness World Records 2013 is a truly amazing book with fascinating records and pictures on a very large range of topics to suit every reader’s interests. The book includes the wonders of nature and the universe, interesting animal records, inspirational achievements of human kind, profound collections, and much, much more. All readers should experience the extravagance of Guinness World Records 2013.
Guinness World Records 2013 does an exceptional job at naming extraordinary records in nature/the universe that most people would never think about or take for granted. For example, the fastest matter in the universe exists as “blobs of superheated plasma [that] are ejected from black holes… [and] move at 99.99% of the speed of light” (Glenday 26). The book also shows that humans are not the only life forms that can exhibit greatness. Some of the amazing animals in Guinness World Records 2013 include a three-headed turtle, a surgical blade-digesting turkey, and a 23,000 year old sea sponge. As for examining the achievement of human kind, the book notes that there has been a group of 2,081 human beat boxers, a woman who escaped from a straight jacket in 4.69 seconds, a twelve year old chess grandmaster and a man who caught four arrows blindfolded and 43 arrows non-blindfolded (in two minutes). In addition to obtaining records through personal achievements, many people have earned titles based on their possessions. Some eye-catching collections (owned by individuals) that the book displayed consisted of 229 armored vehicles, 4,020 autographed baseballs, 11,345 different license plates, 100,336 hats, 5,631 unique rubber ducks, 35,000 refrigerator magnets, 1,500,000 books, 285,150 ballpoint pens, and 15,000 unique Barbie dolls. For many more awe- inspiring records beyond your wildest imagination, read Guinness World Records 2013.

[Byron Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book because of all the crazy/unique records. For example the unique record of : The youngest person to row a canoe across an ocean solo. Another thing i liked about this book is that it included facts within their claims. For example : In one record they include the fact that Atlas V Rockets have had a 100% success rate sine their first launch in 2002. To back up a rocket record. My last reason why I liked reading this book is because these records don't focus on one record categories but many types. For example; one categorie was the lightest person while other records were about speed, or video games, and sports. This was something i enjoyed because reading only about only one record can be boring.

[Dylan Costorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought some of the world records were absolutely mind blowing! I have never in my life seen such talent among americans these days. I have like 7 favorite record breakers in there. Or was it 8? well what ever it was this was astonishing

[Justin Maupin · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the record broken was how many balls someone can juggle.Eleven at a time. This hole book is about records getting broken. I conclude that someone will beat the record of how many balls can be juggled at one time.

[Jessica Gunter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this book because it has a ton of wacky fun facts. Children love these books!

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lot of crazy world records and terrifying deeds. I don't know if I could do them. Well may be the stuffing your face for half a hour...

[Mohey Aboshosha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun

[Julianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book.

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was funny and also very interesting.It was very impossible to do what they did for most of them.

[Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

good

[Grant B · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good but meh it was fine

[Asif mahmood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very interesting book as it shows a lot of weird things people have accomplished

[Wyatt George Mattaway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book went hard at the 4th grade book fair. Was a hot seller.

[Amber Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Guinness World Records books were very fun to read. It was written by the same people who write all the world records books. I really liked the book because it was very informative and fun to read a lot of achievements that other people did. My favorite character was a lot of people but my favorite one was with the people doing dangerous stunts, because it is so scary to think that people do those things to just get a world record. My favorite quote is the stuff that is informational on most of the side of the pages. I liked them because it show a bunch of cool facts and the people who wrote those stuff were probably the people who write the book which was the Guinness Book of World Records people. A major theme in the book was what people have accomplished stuff in their lives and the things that they worked hard for.

[Curtis Kalk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Guinness world record book I have ever read.

[Jarryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Guinness World Records, known from its inception in 1955 until 1998 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records, is a reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. The book itself holds a world record, as the best-selling copyrighted book of all time. As of the 2017 edition, it is now in its 63rd year of publication, published in 100 countries and 23 languages. The international franchise has extended beyond print to include television series and museums. And that's my book summary. I like this book because there are a lot of pictures and a lot of world records.

[Karolina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has no specific author it was made by the Guinness World Records company. This book is non fiction. Guinness world records company are known for making a book every year with that years records. It also has a website and a tv show. This book gives you true information but some facts are funny. The purpose is too tell the reader world records. I got this book for my birthday and i enjoyed learning about different world records.

The book has a variety of different topics like space, animals, society and more. You will find interesting facts about things you never heard off. Did you know that the largest gathering of people dressed as pirates had 8,734 people involved and took place in UK? These are things you normally don't think about. Did you know that the largest hot dog was made by Gorilla Tango Novelty meats in the USA and weighs 3.18kg, it is 40.64cm long, has the diameter of 10.16cm and costs 89.95$? Here wore just a few but there are tons more, like the largest glove (2.82 meters tall) or the longest living snake (7.67m long)

I found this book really interesting and I've learned some crazy facts about this world. My favourite part was when it talked about human achievements. My least favourite part was the section about space because the facts wore not interesting to me. I would recommend this book to boys and girls ages 9 and up.

[Braydon Gipson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Guiness World Records 2013 is an interesting book with lots of records from the most goals scored by a gold fish, to the most tattooed woman. I've read most of these books but this is one of my favorites. Many of the records you may recognize from media like the tallest living man, or the deepest scuba dive. My favorite record is the longest journey by quad bike. A team of three traveled almost 35,000 across Australia on quads and usually camping at night. I would definitely recommend this book to almost anyone. No matter what you like to read about most likely this book has something about it. It's a lot of short paragraphs and lots of different topics so you can read about a variety of things.

[Asho · Rating 3 out of 5]

S is currently really interested in superlatives. He wants to know the biggest, fastest, tallest, oldest, youngest, best, etc. of EVERYTHING. So his dad went and checked out a Guiness World Records book for him. There was no rhyme or reason to getting the 2013 version, it just happened to be the one that was on hand at the library. As expected, S was totally impressed and had us read sections of it to him for several nights and would pore over it on his own during afternoon quiet time. Six-year-old kids are definitely the reason that this record book is still a thing.

[Book Addict Shaun · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got my first GWR in 1999 and have had every single one for Christmas since. I remember buying the 1994 edition years and years ago at a school fair. Full of fascinating facts, most useless some useful and a fun read for all ages. In the days of the Internet and eReaders it's nice to think that people still enjoy books like these and I hope they are never stopped and moved completely digital because I enjoy collecting them.

[Kenneth Marshall]

This book could be used in many ways. Students could use this book as a conversation starter. Students could respond in written form regarding various world records. This book would spark more questions and encourage students to read more. This book could be used to discuss change over time. (Students could view previous Guinness World Record Books and discuss why or how certain world records have changed.)

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is overfilled with loads and loads of thrilling information and incredulous records. From school attendance to longest beards, this book has a lot of weird, funny, amusing and entertaining records that would make you open your mouth wide with astonishment. With the newest records, you could use this book to surprise your friends!

[Fabrizio Caruso · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book never disappoints me every year in terms of quantity of pages, how it is laid out and the design.
In the 288 page book you can view records from categories such as:
Adventure
Animals
Entertainment
Green Earth
Humans
Human Achievement
Science
Society
Space
Sports
World Tour

This is a must buy to view all of the Guinness World Records achieved in 2012.

[Dalena · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a very cool book

[Claus Conrad · Rating 4 out of 5]

I marvelled at these books as a child, and reading this new edition still fascinates me. The addition of interactive 3D images in the 2013 edition is a nice feature.

[Ms. Myers]

This book is the best book in the Guinness sears ever this book should be named the best book in the univers I love this book

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

lots of fun facts...everyone should peruse at least one (though, not necessarily EVERY year) :D

[Neal Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

Having never read a GWR book before I was expecting their annual book to cover records from the previous year. Unfortunately, many of these records are decades old!