National Geographic Kids Extreme Records

Look inside
Paperback
$14.99 US
On sale Jun 26, 2018 | 208 Pages | 9781426330216
The biggest, wackiest, wildest, and weirdest of all the world record facts are jam-packed into this informative and superexciting fact book.

From the awesome to the weird to the downright gross, get ready to meet the world's record setters! You'll find fantastic firsts, awesome extremes, and weird wonders in achievements made by animals, humans, and Mother Nature. Paired with eye-popping design and unforgettable photographs, this book blows the record-book competition away and takes first place as the zaniest, most eye-catching, unbelievable, and best of the best record books you can find!
MICHELLE HARRIS is an editor, researcher, and writer with 20 years of publishing experience. Harris has covered a wide range of topics, from science and the natural world to politics and current events. She has written several books for National Geographic Kids, including Weird But True and 5,000 Awesome Facts [About Everything!]. JULIE BEER has been a writer, editor, and researcher in publishing and radio for more than 20 years. She is a seasoned National Geographic Kids book contributor with a Weird But True specialty.

About

The biggest, wackiest, wildest, and weirdest of all the world record facts are jam-packed into this informative and superexciting fact book.

From the awesome to the weird to the downright gross, get ready to meet the world's record setters! You'll find fantastic firsts, awesome extremes, and weird wonders in achievements made by animals, humans, and Mother Nature. Paired with eye-popping design and unforgettable photographs, this book blows the record-book competition away and takes first place as the zaniest, most eye-catching, unbelievable, and best of the best record books you can find!

Author

MICHELLE HARRIS is an editor, researcher, and writer with 20 years of publishing experience. Harris has covered a wide range of topics, from science and the natural world to politics and current events. She has written several books for National Geographic Kids, including Weird But True and 5,000 Awesome Facts [About Everything!]. JULIE BEER has been a writer, editor, and researcher in publishing and radio for more than 20 years. She is a seasoned National Geographic Kids book contributor with a Weird But True specialty.

National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

Read more

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

Read more

Books for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month

Penguin Random House Education is proud to celebrate Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs annually from September 15th through October 15th.  We are highlighting the works of our authors and illustrators from the Latinx and Hispanic community, whose stories and characters have a profound impact on our society. Here is a collection of titles

Read more