Guinness book of world records

Donald McFarlan, Norris McWhirter

Bantam, 1988 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 694 pages

Here is the brand-new, updated edition of the multimillion-copy bestseller. From extraordinary human achievements to wonders of the universe, this consistent favorite features facts, feats and figures that are hardly believable but always surprisingly true! The definitive collection of outstanding records from all over the world.

What people are saying

Review: Guinness Book of World Records 1988 (Guinness World Records)

User Review  - Denise - Goodreads

One of the first books I bought with my allowance back in 1988, funny considering GWR is the most stolen book from libraries. This edition is the only one I've ever owned. The layout is bland compared ...

Review: Guinness Book Of World Records 1982 (Guinness World Records)

User Review  - Lucy - Goodreads

My parents had this book in their library. I read it cover to cover, twice, as a child. Why? Why? I have no idea. I read a lot of stupid things.

Contents

• The Living World: 44
• The Natural World: 126
• The Universe Space: 150

Bibliographic information

• Title: Guinness book of world records; GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
• Authors: Donald McFarlan, Norris McWhirter
• Editor: Norris McWhirter
• Edition: 27, revised
• Publisher: Bantam, 1988
• ISBN: 0553279262, 9780553279269
• Length: 694 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / General; Reference / Curiosities & Wonders; Reference / General