| International Standard Book Number |
9781836002475
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| Personal Name |
Gifford, Clive, author.
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| Title Statement |
Record-breaking USA : celebrating America's biggest, brightest, and bravest! / Clive Gifford, Paul Hammond.
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| Varying Form of Title |
Record-breaking United States of America.
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| Imprint |
Beverly, MA : Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
96 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
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| General Note |
Includes index.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"From the world biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, journey from state to state to uncover an incredible mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements. From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records span every corner of the country and every kind of curiosity--from natural wonders and historical firsts to sporting triumphs, awe-inspiring individuals, and astonishing animals. Inside you'll discover mind-boggling facts, including: How many surfers can squeeze onto one surfboard, Where you can find the world sunniest place, Who owns the tallest hat ever made, Where to meet social media most famous cat, Which state is home to both the world largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poop ever found, Where the longest pizza ever cooked was made. Readers will also explore records that span multiple states, those from US territories and even a few that reach into space! And for aspiring record-setters, there are tips on how to be come a record-breaker yourself. . . if you're up to the challenge"-- Provided by publisher.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Curiosities and wonders.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Curiosities and wonders United States Juvenile literature.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
World records Miscellanea Juvenile literature.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
World records.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
United States Miscellanea Juvenile literature.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
United States.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Trivia and miscellanea.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Hammond, Paul, 1980- author.
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