Guinness World Records 2018

by Guinness World Records (editor)

The newest collection of jaw-dropping feats from around the world.Ever since the first Guinness World Records was first published in 1955, people have been searching for new ways to push the boundaries of achievement. This new edition of fabulous feats includes profiles of people who set new standards for highest, fastest, largest, or oldest; natural wonders that will cause readers to gape in amazement; and mechanical marvels that make the inventions of yesteryear look like child’s play.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Science, History

Hardcover

Published September 7, 2017

About the author

Guinness World Records™, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records, is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. The book itself holds a world record, as the best-selling copyrighted book series of all time. It is also one of the most frequently stolen books from public libraries in the United States

Reviews

[Sarah Book Dragon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ah yes, the days when I had enough money to spend 25+ dollars on these kinds of books :)

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book and it talks about cool inventions and people that set world records.

[Yash S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the 2016 better.

[BryGHS2020 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i really enjoyed this book. There was a lot of cool and strange records. One of the weird recorded was longest nails which was 18-feet and 10.9-inches. Another cool record was the tallest man which was 8 ft 2.8 in. This book would be good for people who like fun facts and not muc reading.

[Aiden Borfitz]

this is a good book it tought me a lot of cool things about what cool achievments people have done and that you could do them yourself

[brbb · Rating 5 out of 5]

my wife is in it 💘

[Rafi Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mother’s asparagus almost made it in this one

[Chris H · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hadn't seen a copy of the GWR for close to 20 years and so was delighted when I was given a copy at Christmas. In the end I was glad I didn't buy it. The GWR as it is now is so dumbed down it's beyond belief. Where the old GWR used to be filled with fascinating and relevant records that were page after page of pleasure and knowledge. Now it seems that all you have to do to get in the GWR is do something no one else has done before. Who, of anyone with an iq of at least double figures wants to know what the record is for most marsh mallows stuffed into a single nostril or the record for most squirrels riding on a skate board ? My friends and I actually set a record ourselves, the most people in a bar talking about how bad the GWR book has become. The application is in the post.

Incidentally, the record we set is 7

[Cayden Parks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guinness world records 2018 is book full of wonderful and insane records made by people around the globe. From the tallest person ever, to the shortest person ever, there are a whole lot of records broken and many more to break. Did you know the tallest man was Robert Wadlow and he was 8ft 11in! This is caused by his giantism when he was at a young age.

[Jacob Blanck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good book!! Besides, it's annual. They put most of the new records in each book every year so that makes sense if you have read other annual GWRs books.

[Jake Corney · Rating 3 out of 5]

The section on super heros was very boring and poorly written.

[Grace Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Nonfiction pick)

I am very aware that this is an out-of-the-box choice for a WOW book, but I chose this book for a couple of reasons. First, the formatting is simple and organized by category of topic -- making it a good choice for an interactive whole-group read-aloud where students can choose what type of facts they want to learn about that day. Second, the diversity and creativity that this book contains and inspires for young children is priceless; reading about all of the different skills and talents that humans are capable of could serve as a fun, exciting segue into a school day that motivates students to challenge themselves and try new things. While this book is a good selection for children from any grade, I feel that instructionally it could be utilized the most in lower grades, perhaps kindergarten through third.

Reading a page or just a couple sections of this book to your class could be a great springboard into creative writing activities. An example of a way teachers could use this book to promote writing would be by reading students a few facts about a class-selected topic, and then having them write a silly story about how they think that record-holder discovered they have that talent. Letting the students generate this backstory is a good way to strengthen their creative writing muscles and general writing skills. Another fun activity could be having students write an ongoing personal records book, writing about feats they've accomplished outside of school, or even skills they discover about themself in the school setting. Teachers could provide opportunities for students to practice some of the easier, school-appropriate talents read about in the book to supplement this writing.

[Oscar Maquito · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've Seen pf one of that books in My Guinness World Record Books and I Have This one and All of the Record Holders are Holding up Some Chin Up!!!

And This Is My All Time Favorites!!!

[Oscar Ahern · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good books full of weird amazing and unusual records full of funny and bad stuff my favourite record is where somebody had the biggest elastic band ball.

[William Dolley · Rating 5 out of 5]

cool, y'all

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

u will liked

[Stormy Summer]

IF YOU ARE ON, COME HERE AND TALK TO ME

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guinness 2018 is a good edition because it shows everything that happened in the year of 2018

[Griffin Dachel]

I started reading this book but i quickly started to loose interest so i started to slip pages. It was not worth the 15 dollars i spent on it when i can find this online

[Julius Horfilla]

I bought a copy of Guinness World Records 2018 it uses a wax paper.is that your usual edition?

[Feras]

it,s good

[Trent Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked five stars because the book was very interesting but also very fun. It shows goofy world records but also factual ones to help you learn. I think you should read this book because although it may be hefty, it is very cool to see what other countries records are, world recprd are, and maybe even you think you could beat one! Although, i would change the book to make it where the locations where the records were beaten are split into "chapters" to show how many records each country holds. This way, you could see what country holds the world record for most world records.

[Leonca · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mixed bag, as these always are. Lots of records for things like “longest distance run in a superhero costume.” Favorite record- world’s longest eyelashes. Nature can get weird. Favorite section- facts about languages.

[Cameron Coull · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some really good records this year, very interesting. Makes me wanna get one!

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always there is fascinating information to be gleaned as the reader dips into this book. Great for kids who like amazing feats.

[Jake Madsen]

really intresting recommed to everyone

[Sikandar Alizai · Rating 5 out of 5]

well this years edition was better than the last one

[Kerra]

loving all the fun information i am learning! Did you know there is a Chinese Water Deer that has antlers on the mouth making them look like fangs? Cool right?

[Jacques · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing Special, just kidding! An amazingly done Guinness World Records book, one of the better ones at least.

[Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never actually read this one, but I've read so many of them that I have a really good idea of what's in this book. These books are always really amazing and interesting.