Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible
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Description
The biggest, the strongest, the fastest, the loudest--Recordmania sets the bar for the best atlas of the world's incredible records. From mind-boggling feats of human endurance to the unimaginable extremes of the natural world, these pages are filled with records that defy expectations and surprise the imagination. Did you know for example that the fastest recorded skydive was so speedy it broke through the sound barrier? Or that the smallest park in the world was made for a colony of leprachauns? Split into 6 categories and covering everything from sports, architecture, animals, humans, technology, dinosaurs, space, and nature, each category is packed with feats that will delight. Trace out locations across each atlas before delving into the detail behind each record. Recordmania: Atlas of the Incredible is cleverly designed and thoughtfully illustrated, the perfect gift for the curious-minded.
Product Details
Price
$14.95
$13.90
Publisher
Little Gestalten
Publish Date
September 30, 2018
Pages
48
Dimensions
10.8 X 14.7 X 0.4 inches | 1.8 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9783899558142
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About the Author
Emmanuelle Figueras was born in French Guiana. While studying law in Paris, she discovered a passion for writing, popular science and the animal world. She went on to study gorillas in Rwanda, took a course in primatology and became a journalist and author. She writes about animals and science for numerous French magazines and is the author of over 50 books for both adults and children. She lives near Montpelier in France.
Alexandre Verhille & Sarah Tavernier are a French design duo and founders of l'Atelier Cartographik, a creative studio who specialize in designing and illustrating maps, and pop-up books.
Alexandre Verhille & Sarah Tavernier are a French design duo and founders of l'Atelier Cartographik, a creative studio who specialize in designing and illustrating maps, and pop-up books.
Reviews
"RECORDMANIA highlights the amazing diversity of the world, both artificial and natural, and the creators do a good job at providing vest-pocket highlights of such amazing wonders." - KIRKUS
"Graphically stunning. Paired with graphic illustrations reminiscent of screen prints, each block of information looks almost like a travel poster for each new world record, making readers want to explore every page for hours on end." -- Let's Talk About Picture Books
"If your child loves facts but is a reluctant reader, they may take an interest in this book." -- CASTLE VIEW ACADEMY
"Graphically stunning. Paired with graphic illustrations reminiscent of screen prints, each block of information looks almost like a travel poster for each new world record, making readers want to explore every page for hours on end." -- Let's Talk About Picture Books
"If your child loves facts but is a reluctant reader, they may take an interest in this book." -- CASTLE VIEW ACADEMY
