Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913484118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Library World Records
Author: Godfrey Oswald
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"This book not only provides information about and comparisons of libraries; it is also a story of libraries and books from the earliest times to the present. The hundreds of facts about libraries, periodicals, books and reference databases around the world illustrate their evolution from crude and simple to sophisticated, complex and efficient."--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
"This book not only provides information about and comparisons of libraries; it is also a story of libraries and books from the earliest times to the present. The hundreds of facts about libraries, periodicals, books and reference databases around the world illustrate their evolution from crude and simple to sophisticated, complex and efficient."--Provided by publisher.
Scholastic Book of World Records 2022
Author: Scholastic
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338821075
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
It's been another year of amazing facts, trends, current events, and more. Read about all the epic world records you need to know from the past year! The world's most inspiring, awesome, and jaw-droppings records are packed in this updated seventh edition of the Scholastic Book of World Records! Find out amazing stats, like: - Which band has the longest-ever music video: BTS or Twenty One Pilots? - How many career points has LeBron James scored? - What's the price of the most expensive pet fish in the world? - And a whole lot more! This awe-inspiring updated edition of the Book of World Records comes complete with new entries in pop culture, science, tech, nature, sports, medicine, and more. This 2022 edition also includes "Trending" sections for each category, covering all the new cool social media facts, incredible stats, and facts you need to know from the past year.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338821075
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
It's been another year of amazing facts, trends, current events, and more. Read about all the epic world records you need to know from the past year! The world's most inspiring, awesome, and jaw-droppings records are packed in this updated seventh edition of the Scholastic Book of World Records! Find out amazing stats, like: - Which band has the longest-ever music video: BTS or Twenty One Pilots? - How many career points has LeBron James scored? - What's the price of the most expensive pet fish in the world? - And a whole lot more! This awe-inspiring updated edition of the Book of World Records comes complete with new entries in pop culture, science, tech, nature, sports, medicine, and more. This 2022 edition also includes "Trending" sections for each category, covering all the new cool social media facts, incredible stats, and facts you need to know from the past year.
Library World Records, 3d ed.
Author: Godfrey Oswald
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147662772X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Which are the oldest public libraries in the world? In what years were the first books printed in French, Thai, Japanese, Arabic, Turkish? What are the oldest extant texts written in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish? When was the first major computer database used in libraries? What are the titles of the largest, smallest or most expensive books ever published? Where is the world's busiest public library? Which three books were the first to contain photographs? In its updated and expanded third edition, this reference work provides hundreds of fascinating facts about libraries, books, periodicals, reference databases, specialty archives, bookstores, catalogs, technology, information science organizations and library buildings.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 147662772X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Which are the oldest public libraries in the world? In what years were the first books printed in French, Thai, Japanese, Arabic, Turkish? What are the oldest extant texts written in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish? When was the first major computer database used in libraries? What are the titles of the largest, smallest or most expensive books ever published? Where is the world's busiest public library? Which three books were the first to contain photographs? In its updated and expanded third edition, this reference work provides hundreds of fascinating facts about libraries, books, periodicals, reference databases, specialty archives, bookstores, catalogs, technology, information science organizations and library buildings.
Guinness World Records 2022
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913484118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913484118
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Scholastic Book of World Records 2005
Author: Jenifer Corr Morse
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439649353
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A reference guide to many records including those in the realm of politics, sports, the environment, space and popular culture, includes a section of United States records.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439649353
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A reference guide to many records including those in the realm of politics, sports, the environment, space and popular culture, includes a section of United States records.
Guinness World Records: Science and Stuff
Author: Guinness World Records
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910561638
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Packed with spectacular superlatives, shocking stats, fantastic facts and fun figures, Science and Stuff celebrates the simple joy in finding things out. What can cats teach us about the laws of physics? Why was cabbage banned on the International Space Station? (Can you fart in space?) And would a penny dropped from the Empire State Building really kill someone? (Short answer: No!)But it's not all facts and stats. The feature chapter just for Makers, introduced by our very own mad professor Burnaby Q. Orbax, challenges you to attempt record-breaking science experiments at home, from the fastest Mentos & Soda rocket car to the most slime thrown and caught in a minute!Join us as we rise from the deepest depths of the ocean, where weird glowing fish hunt in the darkness, to the mountaintop observatories where scientists unravel the secrets of the universe.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910561638
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Packed with spectacular superlatives, shocking stats, fantastic facts and fun figures, Science and Stuff celebrates the simple joy in finding things out. What can cats teach us about the laws of physics? Why was cabbage banned on the International Space Station? (Can you fart in space?) And would a penny dropped from the Empire State Building really kill someone? (Short answer: No!)But it's not all facts and stats. The feature chapter just for Makers, introduced by our very own mad professor Burnaby Q. Orbax, challenges you to attempt record-breaking science experiments at home, from the fastest Mentos & Soda rocket car to the most slime thrown and caught in a minute!Join us as we rise from the deepest depths of the ocean, where weird glowing fish hunt in the darkness, to the mountaintop observatories where scientists unravel the secrets of the universe.
Scholastic Book of World Records 2018
Author: Cynthia O'Brien
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
ISBN: 9781338190052
Category : Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records."--Source inconnue.
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
ISBN: 9781338190052
Category : Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records."--Source inconnue.
The Grossest Book of World Records
Author: Mel Cebulash
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780440830290
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780440830290
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Guinness World Records 2018: Gamer's Edition
Author: DanTDM
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910561737
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
With over five million copies sold, this is the ultimate annual for every gaming fan! Teeming with outstanding records, amazing stats and jaw-dropping trivia from your favourite games, Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2018 is the most exciting and action-packed yet.Get all the creature-catching highlights with the trailblazing smash that is Pok�mon GO, join the most successful stars from the fast-growing spectator sport of pro-gaming, and meet the biggest YouTube celebrities - including the mighty Minecrafter DanTDM and the iconic iHasCupquake.NEW NAMES, NEW GAMESWe have awesome new photography, exclusive interviews and spectacular chapters devoted to science fiction, fantasy and sports. Let your eyes be dazzled by the colourful shoot-outs of Overwatch, venture into the fantastical realms of The Last Guardian and celebrate the triumphant return of The Legend of Zelda. Gasp in awe at our line-up of the largest videogame characters ever created, and visit the site of the world's longest-running games tournament.FROM CYBORGS TO SUPERHEROESThis year's edition is brimming with incredible insights and fascinating stories in our special features - see for yourself as you step into a futuristic world of transhumanist gaming to marvel at cyborg arms and the latest Virtual Reality innovations. And, as the first superhero game turns 40 years old (take a bow Superman), we deliver a thrilling special section devoted to costumed crime-busting, from the brooding battles of the Batman Arkham series to the blocky adventures of LEGO Marvel Avengers, to the online universes of Marvel Heroes and DC Universe Online. Whether it's Super Mario, Skylanders or Spider-Man, you'll find it all here!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910561737
Category : Computer games
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
With over five million copies sold, this is the ultimate annual for every gaming fan! Teeming with outstanding records, amazing stats and jaw-dropping trivia from your favourite games, Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2018 is the most exciting and action-packed yet.Get all the creature-catching highlights with the trailblazing smash that is Pok�mon GO, join the most successful stars from the fast-growing spectator sport of pro-gaming, and meet the biggest YouTube celebrities - including the mighty Minecrafter DanTDM and the iconic iHasCupquake.NEW NAMES, NEW GAMESWe have awesome new photography, exclusive interviews and spectacular chapters devoted to science fiction, fantasy and sports. Let your eyes be dazzled by the colourful shoot-outs of Overwatch, venture into the fantastical realms of The Last Guardian and celebrate the triumphant return of The Legend of Zelda. Gasp in awe at our line-up of the largest videogame characters ever created, and visit the site of the world's longest-running games tournament.FROM CYBORGS TO SUPERHEROESThis year's edition is brimming with incredible insights and fascinating stories in our special features - see for yourself as you step into a futuristic world of transhumanist gaming to marvel at cyborg arms and the latest Virtual Reality innovations. And, as the first superhero game turns 40 years old (take a bow Superman), we deliver a thrilling special section devoted to costumed crime-busting, from the brooding battles of the Batman Arkham series to the blocky adventures of LEGO Marvel Avengers, to the online universes of Marvel Heroes and DC Universe Online. Whether it's Super Mario, Skylanders or Spider-Man, you'll find it all here!
Scholastic Book of World Records 2011
Author: Bruce Glassman
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606148856
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A reference guide includes records in the realms of politics, sports, the environment, nature, space, and popular culture, and includes a section of United States records.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606148856
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A reference guide includes records in the realms of politics, sports, the environment, nature, space, and popular culture, and includes a section of United States records.