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Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records 2012
It's an Olympic year, and to celebrate, the latest incarnation of the world's biggest selling annual unveils its most thrilling edition yet with a dynamic new "widescreen" design, thousands of new and classic records, never-before-seen photos and an exciting selection of new topics and features.
* Crisp, new design and color-coded sections to help organize and signpost the record content.
* 100% new pictures and fully updated records
* Mythconceptions - Test yourself and test your friends with quiz questions about the record facts that you think you know well!
* Fact files - Fascinating introductory articles about the stories behind the records.
* All-new sports section - Categorized by theme and allowing you to compare superlatives across every major sport.
* Pioneers - Meet the new generation of young men and women who are pushing the boundaries of human achievement... on land, air, ice and sea.
* The average reader - Find out how much time you spend watching TV, playing videogames and sleeping, and discover how much you laugh, weep, breathe and fart!
* Connexions - What connects China and Ireland? What does the USA have in common with Zaire? Find out with our country-by-country global connections at the bottom of every page.
* Crisp, new design and color-coded sections to help organize and signpost the record content.
* 100% new pictures and fully updated records
* Mythconceptions - Test yourself and test your friends with quiz questions about the record facts that you think you know well!
* Fact files - Fascinating introductory articles about the stories behind the records.
* All-new sports section - Categorized by theme and allowing you to compare superlatives across every major sport.
* Pioneers - Meet the new generation of young men and women who are pushing the boundaries of human achievement... on land, air, ice and sea.
* The average reader - Find out how much time you spend watching TV, playing videogames and sleeping, and discover how much you laugh, weep, breathe and fart!
* Connexions - What connects China and Ireland? What does the USA have in common with Zaire? Find out with our country-by-country global connections at the bottom of every page.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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December 20, 2011
Well, here it is. The 2012 version of the Guinness Book of Records. Much of this is silly and baroque. Still, so much fun!
The very first record in this volume? The largest object lifted by helium balloons (in this case, a house). The last? The most layered bed-of nails sandwich (difficult to explain, but a little different!).
In between are myriad records, many of which are of little moment (such as most wins of the mashed potato wrestling championships). Others: Greatest distance pushing a mini scooter; Most times climbing to Mount Everest's summit; First wedding conducted by a robot; Busiest railroad station; Most expensive bridge; Longest running children's magazine; Longest serving TV host; Most wins in a WNBA season.
So, are you interested in world records of a particular sort? Then this book will be enjoyable reading for you.
The very first record in this volume? The largest object lifted by helium balloons (in this case, a house). The last? The most layered bed-of nails sandwich (difficult to explain, but a little different!).
In between are myriad records, many of which are of little moment (such as most wins of the mashed potato wrestling championships). Others: Greatest distance pushing a mini scooter; Most times climbing to Mount Everest's summit; First wedding conducted by a robot; Busiest railroad station; Most expensive bridge; Longest running children's magazine; Longest serving TV host; Most wins in a WNBA season.
So, are you interested in world records of a particular sort? Then this book will be enjoyable reading for you.
June 23, 2020
Very nice book, very detailed. Highly recommended!
October 12, 2012
I think that this book is about people doing totally awesome stuff in this book but this book is kinda inappropriate stuff in this book. This book i rated was 5 stars because this is an awesome book and there's funny people in that book.
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September 21, 2011This is going to be a great world record book just like all the others!
July 18, 2018
Oh boy, back in the days of middle school, everybody always wanted to get their hands on these Guinness World Records books. I caved at one point and got it too, and well, it is fascinating. I can't remember if it was 2012 specifically, but there were a lot of interesting country world records at the bottom of each page which added a bit of cultural flair to the annual records and such.
This book in general: it's a list of cool records. A lot of eye candy and mind-blowing things, and if that's your thing, then just go for it.
This book in general: it's a list of cool records. A lot of eye candy and mind-blowing things, and if that's your thing, then just go for it.
April 24, 2019
Every year, Guinness publishes a new World Record book. In the 2012 edition, they release a new edition with a widescreen design and new topics and features.
This book is good for literally anyone. I would read these over any other books when growing up, because all of the different records were exciting and weird.
This book is good for literally anyone. I would read these over any other books when growing up, because all of the different records were exciting and weird.
February 26, 2020
El Guinness world records cuenta las historias que la gente a superado todos primero tiene que ingresar ala pagina Web usa tu idea para parcial en concurso y si gana puedes aparecer en el libro si no supera el récord no aparece el libro es así.
November 21, 2017
its pretty good
December 6, 2017
I think this is a very good book if you like to learn facts that happened in the past. ( History )
February 15, 2018
i loved this book i hope they make more i read what i thought was interesting overall it was great
April 8, 2019
Can u read this book on this app
July 8, 2019
SOME ARE OW AND OTHERS ARE COOL BUT I HAVE READ THIS SO HECK
November 30, 2020
it's 2012, it has to be exceptional.
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May 14, 2021Christmas
December 21, 2016
I didn't like Books but this book got me to reading Books again.
March 26, 2012
This book is a great book to know about the world. Want to learn more about animals, and engineering? We got it all on this book called Guinness World Records 2012 by Guinness World Records. It even tells us what is the most awesome stuff in each country. This book is mostly about the World records just as it says in the book. From Asia to North America learn about everything, and be smart! Every year there is one book all different from each other. This book is recommended for all ages since it is easy, full of great pictures, and information.
I thought this book was a great book because it had keys, and clear information. One key that was in this book were the red, and yellow dot. They were a key because they indicated whether the record was new or not. The red one was a new record, and the yellow one was an old record that was broken. One example for the clear information is when they added an picture to the explanations on records. The pictures also made it easy to realize what they were talking about like the Largest objects lifted by helium balloons. Another example when this book had clear explanations was when they added details on other pages like the information for dogs. It was clear because at first it showed about the daily important life about them, and later on about there height, and talents they have.
Some of the important facts I learned was that a chihuahua wasthe smallest dog ever living. This is an important fact because this proved to me that things or animals might not be the same size they are suuppose to be. This means that some people may be small, and big. However, we are all the same. Another thing I learned is that a beard can grow really long without falling out. This is important because I always thought that beards are just like hair so they fall out easily. Howeve, I was wrong because the beard just kept on growing, and never fell out easily.
after you read my responce I hope you had already got the book. This book is filled with fact, and pictures so you should definetly read it again, and again. It might make you also set an Genius World Record someday!
I thought this book was a great book because it had keys, and clear information. One key that was in this book were the red, and yellow dot. They were a key because they indicated whether the record was new or not. The red one was a new record, and the yellow one was an old record that was broken. One example for the clear information is when they added an picture to the explanations on records. The pictures also made it easy to realize what they were talking about like the Largest objects lifted by helium balloons. Another example when this book had clear explanations was when they added details on other pages like the information for dogs. It was clear because at first it showed about the daily important life about them, and later on about there height, and talents they have.
Some of the important facts I learned was that a chihuahua wasthe smallest dog ever living. This is an important fact because this proved to me that things or animals might not be the same size they are suuppose to be. This means that some people may be small, and big. However, we are all the same. Another thing I learned is that a beard can grow really long without falling out. This is important because I always thought that beards are just like hair so they fall out easily. Howeve, I was wrong because the beard just kept on growing, and never fell out easily.
after you read my responce I hope you had already got the book. This book is filled with fact, and pictures so you should definetly read it again, and again. It might make you also set an Genius World Record someday!
November 15, 2014
For Genre De Jour I read Guinness World Records 2012 which is an annual compilation by the Guinness World Record Organization. This book is an eye widening, head turning, thought provoking read. It captures the amazing feats of the daring individuals that perform them. This book is one of the better books I've read in a long time. From death defying cable walks at over 10,000 feet to the fastest time to eat a raw onion, which is (just in case you are wondering) 1 minute and 22 seconds, but whatever.
This book is well thought out. They don't put the most interesting stuff in the beginning, they put it in the middle so you are wanting more. Not only the strategy, but the organization is amazing. The table of contents tells you where everything is from cover to cover. On each page, in the top corner, there is a caption for what the page is about. Every fifty or so pages, there is a ‘preview’ page which keeps you interested in continuing through the book.
One of my favorite things about this book, is the variety. There are many different types of records. Some are more common and sought after, like fastest mile, most goals scored by an NHL player in a season and most points scored by an NBA player in their career. Some are more unusual and even hard to believe. For example, tallest man, shortest woman, largest feet, largest hands and most tattooed man. For the more extreme records, I really like that they put pictures with the captions. They capture my attention and make me want to read about it.
This book is intended for all ages. The young can enjoy the pictures and have their parents explain the captions. Anyone around my age and older can enjoy it themselves. It never gets old. Sometimes when friends are over, cough cough, Jack Lembeck, they will browse through it just like a magazine. There is always something interesting and unbelievable to read and see. I enjoy this book and look forward to it every year waiting to see what old records were broken and new records made. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 world records. I highly recommend this book, I promise you won’t regret reading it!
This book is well thought out. They don't put the most interesting stuff in the beginning, they put it in the middle so you are wanting more. Not only the strategy, but the organization is amazing. The table of contents tells you where everything is from cover to cover. On each page, in the top corner, there is a caption for what the page is about. Every fifty or so pages, there is a ‘preview’ page which keeps you interested in continuing through the book.
One of my favorite things about this book, is the variety. There are many different types of records. Some are more common and sought after, like fastest mile, most goals scored by an NHL player in a season and most points scored by an NBA player in their career. Some are more unusual and even hard to believe. For example, tallest man, shortest woman, largest feet, largest hands and most tattooed man. For the more extreme records, I really like that they put pictures with the captions. They capture my attention and make me want to read about it.
This book is intended for all ages. The young can enjoy the pictures and have their parents explain the captions. Anyone around my age and older can enjoy it themselves. It never gets old. Sometimes when friends are over, cough cough, Jack Lembeck, they will browse through it just like a magazine. There is always something interesting and unbelievable to read and see. I enjoy this book and look forward to it every year waiting to see what old records were broken and new records made. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 world records. I highly recommend this book, I promise you won’t regret reading it!
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April 28, 2013Guinness World Records. (2013) Guinness World Records 2012.
Brittany Ballard
Type of reference: Almanac
Brief Description: This almanac spans over the 2012 world records. This includes records that were broken and records that are still being help, crazy facts that you can't believe are true, and so much more!
Content/Scope: The content focuses on the things that happened in 2012 and is aimed at students grades 9-12. Not only does it focus on records, but their are also sections where students can quiz themselves, and sections about teenagers who are doing amazing things.
Accuracy/Authority/ Bias:The Guinness worlds record books have been around for years. They are the leading almanac for this type of information.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac has new color coated to organize the record content and is 288 pages long. These color coated sections break the records into categories. This almanac also includes many brightly colored pictures to help the students see the content.
Relation to other works:Scholastic has come out with their own world records book recently, but it is no match for the tycoon that is Guinness. Guinness has cornered the market in almanacs and yearbooks for years and seems that it will do so in the future as well.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book is great for visual learners because there are so many visual representations. The book is also written in non-sexist language and spans over many different cultures.
Cost: $28.95
Review: Norton, J. (2011) “Guinness World Records 2012” and “Ripley’s Believe it or Not!” Washington Post. Retrieved fromhttp://articles.washingtonpost.com/20...
Brittany Ballard
Type of reference: Almanac
Brief Description: This almanac spans over the 2012 world records. This includes records that were broken and records that are still being help, crazy facts that you can't believe are true, and so much more!
Content/Scope: The content focuses on the things that happened in 2012 and is aimed at students grades 9-12. Not only does it focus on records, but their are also sections where students can quiz themselves, and sections about teenagers who are doing amazing things.
Accuracy/Authority/ Bias:The Guinness worlds record books have been around for years. They are the leading almanac for this type of information.
Arrangement/Presentation: This almanac has new color coated to organize the record content and is 288 pages long. These color coated sections break the records into categories. This almanac also includes many brightly colored pictures to help the students see the content.
Relation to other works:Scholastic has come out with their own world records book recently, but it is no match for the tycoon that is Guinness. Guinness has cornered the market in almanacs and yearbooks for years and seems that it will do so in the future as well.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book is great for visual learners because there are so many visual representations. The book is also written in non-sexist language and spans over many different cultures.
Cost: $28.95
Review: Norton, J. (2011) “Guinness World Records 2012” and “Ripley’s Believe it or Not!” Washington Post. Retrieved fromhttp://articles.washingtonpost.com/20...
June 22, 2012
Title: Guinness. (2012). Guinness World Records 2012. St. Louis, MO: Turtleback Books.
Reviewer: Jessica L. Cooper
Type: Almanac/Yearbook
Brief Description: Guinness World Records 2012 describes a variety of interesting record breaking accomplishments and natural phenomena.
Cost: $39.95
Review Citation: Children’s Digest. (2006). [Review of Guinness World Records 2006]. Children’s Digest, 56(1), 18-19. *Review is from a previous year of the book, but is still mostly relevant.
Relevance and Relationship: While the Guinness World Records book may not meet many content area needs in the school, many students find the books to be interesting browsing material.
Purpose: The book is easy to read and contains a variety of different records.
Validity: Guinness World Records is published annually, and the franchise has become the primary authority for cataloguing and verifying world records.
Format: The book is a print source with photos and illustrations.
Arrangement and Presentation: Record entries are arranged by topics in color coded sections, and an index is included in the book for easy location of records of particular interest.
Diversity: This is a good book for reluctant and struggling readers as it contains interesting records in easy to read entries with photos.
Reviewer: Jessica L. Cooper
Type: Almanac/Yearbook
Brief Description: Guinness World Records 2012 describes a variety of interesting record breaking accomplishments and natural phenomena.
Cost: $39.95
Review Citation: Children’s Digest. (2006). [Review of Guinness World Records 2006]. Children’s Digest, 56(1), 18-19. *Review is from a previous year of the book, but is still mostly relevant.
Relevance and Relationship: While the Guinness World Records book may not meet many content area needs in the school, many students find the books to be interesting browsing material.
Purpose: The book is easy to read and contains a variety of different records.
Validity: Guinness World Records is published annually, and the franchise has become the primary authority for cataloguing and verifying world records.
Format: The book is a print source with photos and illustrations.
Arrangement and Presentation: Record entries are arranged by topics in color coded sections, and an index is included in the book for easy location of records of particular interest.
Diversity: This is a good book for reluctant and struggling readers as it contains interesting records in easy to read entries with photos.
February 16, 2013
I read the book Guinness World Records 2012 by: Guinness World records. It is a book describing the achievements of people and innovators even if the achievement is abnormal. My favorite section of the book was probably the auto and speed section because it focuses on smart people who did something to help the world. For example a person set a world record for the safest car by making the seatbelt more securely fastened and by adding a jolt in the car if you start to fall asleep. There is not really a plot to the book it's more of an entertainment book than an actual novel. I think the author/company wrote this because it is tradition for it to come out every year and because they wanted the readers to see how wacky the real world is.
I chose this book because I like reading about people who do crazy things and then I always try and picture why they might have done what they did. I learned that people will do zany things just to get a paragraph in a book and a certificate saying what they did, I also learned that the world is ever changing and one day you might be the best but then someone will always be better than you. I would recommend this book because it really shows the true humanity in all of us, whether it be the weirdness, the goal to be better than the last or just to improve on what we already see and have.
I chose this book because I like reading about people who do crazy things and then I always try and picture why they might have done what they did. I learned that people will do zany things just to get a paragraph in a book and a certificate saying what they did, I also learned that the world is ever changing and one day you might be the best but then someone will always be better than you. I would recommend this book because it really shows the true humanity in all of us, whether it be the weirdness, the goal to be better than the last or just to improve on what we already see and have.
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April 24, 2016Guinness world records 2012. (2012). London: Guinness World Records Limited.
Citation by: Wendy Arnhart
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: j 030 GUI
Content/Scope: This almanac is targeted to the general population, but children would certainly profit by and enjoy using this fascinating reference. There are records in eleven categories: the Universe, Earth, Variety of Life, Time Tales, the Human Body, Skills, Adventure, Society, Technology, Popular Culture, and Sports. Illustrations are too numerous to count.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The Guinness organization bases its very reputation on its accuracy. Records presented in this world record book should be considered authentic.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is by categories. Within each category there seems to be no set order in which articles are presented. There are two indices-one a subject index which seems quite extensive and a superlative index which is even more extensive.
Relation to other works: The Guinness Book of World Records is in a class by itself!
Accessibility/Diversity: Illustrations are certainly diverse and include a diverse population. Language is non-sexist. This book is definitely targeted to visual learners.
Cost: $28.95
Professional Review: Guinness World Records. Retrieved from https://www.buffalolib.org/vufind/Rec...
Citation by: Wendy Arnhart
Type of Reference: Almanac
Call Number: j 030 GUI
Content/Scope: This almanac is targeted to the general population, but children would certainly profit by and enjoy using this fascinating reference. There are records in eleven categories: the Universe, Earth, Variety of Life, Time Tales, the Human Body, Skills, Adventure, Society, Technology, Popular Culture, and Sports. Illustrations are too numerous to count.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The Guinness organization bases its very reputation on its accuracy. Records presented in this world record book should be considered authentic.
Arrangement/Presentation: Arrangement is by categories. Within each category there seems to be no set order in which articles are presented. There are two indices-one a subject index which seems quite extensive and a superlative index which is even more extensive.
Relation to other works: The Guinness Book of World Records is in a class by itself!
Accessibility/Diversity: Illustrations are certainly diverse and include a diverse population. Language is non-sexist. This book is definitely targeted to visual learners.
Cost: $28.95
Professional Review: Guinness World Records. Retrieved from https://www.buffalolib.org/vufind/Rec...
February 15, 2012
Why I decided to read this book: I decided to read this book because my cousin got it for me for Christmas.
Which category on the bingo board this book completes: A book that teaches you about a culture other than your own, this was interesting because of all the places the records are from and certain rituals that certain cultures do.
My favorite quote from this book: "Most T-Shirts worn at once - It was made by Krunoslav Budiseli on May 22, 2010 for wearing 245 T-shirts at the same time." This is my favorite quote because I find it interesting and reasonably amusing. I don't get why someone would even take the effort to do it.
Something new I learned from this book: The fastest 100m hurdles wearing swim fins is 19.278 seconds and was done by Veronica Torr from New Zealand.
A character or setting in this book that was interesting to me: Dorothy de Low who is Australian. This is interesting to me because she was 97 years and 232 days when she played for Australia at the XIV World Veterans Table Tennis Championships.
Which category on the bingo board this book completes: A book that teaches you about a culture other than your own, this was interesting because of all the places the records are from and certain rituals that certain cultures do.
My favorite quote from this book: "Most T-Shirts worn at once - It was made by Krunoslav Budiseli on May 22, 2010 for wearing 245 T-shirts at the same time." This is my favorite quote because I find it interesting and reasonably amusing. I don't get why someone would even take the effort to do it.
Something new I learned from this book: The fastest 100m hurdles wearing swim fins is 19.278 seconds and was done by Veronica Torr from New Zealand.
A character or setting in this book that was interesting to me: Dorothy de Low who is Australian. This is interesting to me because she was 97 years and 232 days when she played for Australia at the XIV World Veterans Table Tennis Championships.
June 7, 2013
I love these books. My daughter has collected these since 2007 and they are fun and full of quirky and amazing facts. I started buying her these books because she loves reading and is into bugs and anythingthat is strange and out of the ordinary. These are great books when you are sitting out in the park or go to barbeques. I find that when I bring them all of the children come over to my blanket and dive right into them and they are great conversation starters. Also the great thing is that i've always been able to find these books at a retail store called 5 Below for $5... you can't beat that for the hours of reading and fun and quirky information you are learning as soon as you open one!!
July 27, 2012
I chose to read this book for entertainment purposes and it fills in the "book written in 2011 or 2012" slot on the bingo board.
There are no settings or quotes in the "book" but rather many amazing achievements completed by some strange people all over the world. My favourite record though is, longest Pogo stick ride.
There are no main characters either although my favourite record breaker would have to be the man who ate 1 thousand big macs.
Something i learned from this book would be to give anything a go wether you can make a record or not.
I would recommend this book to anyone age 7+.
There are no settings or quotes in the "book" but rather many amazing achievements completed by some strange people all over the world. My favourite record though is, longest Pogo stick ride.
There are no main characters either although my favourite record breaker would have to be the man who ate 1 thousand big macs.
Something i learned from this book would be to give anything a go wether you can make a record or not.
I would recommend this book to anyone age 7+.
December 9, 2014
Guinness World Records 2012 is one of the book that I enjoying reading most. The book presents amazing, wild, and weird record breakers ever. It has all kinds of records that you have never thought of. The book features lots and lots and lots of images of record breakers breaking records!
Guinness World Records 2012 also contain images that are actual size or certain objects or animals. This gives us a better visual of how big or small something is instead of reading numbers.
In this book, you can also find all kinds of weird records that you never knew existed.
Guinness World Records 2012 also contain images that are actual size or certain objects or animals. This gives us a better visual of how big or small something is instead of reading numbers.
In this book, you can also find all kinds of weird records that you never knew existed.
July 24, 2012
Now for this book it is great for engineering and culture but if you are a gamer you will find that there's pretty boring records about video games and there's hardly any of them but I suppose that if you don't like them thats good so now my review the book is pretty good itself but the nature and those sorts of categories they have lacked only a bit well I meen alot so this book is a 7/10 P.S I bought this book because I like the recent books.
January 30, 2013
In this book it tells a lot about someone that does somethig weird or do something cool. In the other book of Guinness World Record i saw someone playing Speed Stack and i didnt know what is it? So when i came to Taiwain my cousin gave me it. Then i got interesed in. This book even tells about the people that are good athletes too.I even learned the longest word in the world!If you like sports and like to see amazing stuffs i recomend you to read it.
August 9, 2017
This is my first time reading a Guinness World Record book and I really like how its not just about people achieving world records, it also have the universe, nature, earth, animals, crime, etc. I liked the interesting facts they put in the boxes on the top or bottom of the pages. I liked reading what people can do in a short amount time, or the fastest and all the other records. It is really entertaining and great information.
January 18, 2012
I have received the GWR every year since 1999 and I love how you can just pick them up, turn to any page and learn something new. In the age of everything being on the Internet there is something comforting to me about receiving these at Christmas and flicking through it being one of the first things I do on Christmas Day.
October 4, 2014
my great book review: I give this this book 4 starts. This book is great i learn a lot of things in this book. This book was wrote by many people so it don't have an author, there have a lot of extreme things in this book, i didn't rate 5 starts for this book because there have some inappropriate things in there.
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