After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking! Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year's edition celebrates Guinness World Records' 70th anniversary. Learn how record breaking has changed over the years and what incredible looks like in 2025. Celebrate the ICONS that shaped our world from Taylor Swift to the Tallest Man Ever. Discover the next generation of record breakers... and how you can become one, with a dedicated KIDS ZONE. Chart the history and ultimate limits of record breaking with poster-style FLASHBACKS - including speedy rubix cube solves, eye-watering football transfers and more. Travel through 70 years of the famous book with an opening chapter filled with retro features. Look out for DEAR GWR - an affectionate tribute to some of the funniest record applications that didn't quite make the cut. Read more

LOOK BACK AT AN AMAZING YEAR OF SPORTS ACTION AND CELEBRATE WORLD BOOK DAY WITH ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES! THE PERFECT GIFT FOR RELUCTANT READERS AND FOOTBALL FANATICS EVERYWHERE.Relive the GOALS, GAMES and GLORIES of the 2023-24 season, including titanic three-way battles for the Premier League and Women's Super League, a rollercoaster Champions' League campaign, and all the action from around the biggest European competitions.Read all about the race for the EPL title, Jude Bellingham's triumphant first season with Real Madrid, the Invincibles of Bayer Leverkusen, Kylian Mbappé's swan song season with PSG, Emma Hayes' last season with Super League champions Chelsea, and many, many more.This BUMPER SPECIAL EDITION is packed with stories of football heroes from across the world, plus stats and quizzes to test your knowledge - it's the ultimate yearbook for fans of the beautiful game! Read more

This all-new 2025 children’s annual is loaded with jaw-dropping, eye-popping, believe it or not facts and bright, bold photography!•Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true stories•From from peculiar plants and curious caterpillars to accidental inventions, marvellous metals and strange superstitions.•Explores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots more•The perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not!Whether it's weird wildlife, strange sculptures, bizarre sports or out of this world discoveries, this 2025 children's annual is sure to entertain! Read more

A newer edition is now available: ISBN 9780008694128Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true storiesFrom peculiar pooches and cockroach cyborgs to unusual sculptures, sparkling salt flats and super sneezesExplores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots moreThe perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not!Whether it’s weird words, foul food, yucky creatures, or the Wonders of the World, this 2024 children’s annual is sure to entertain!National Geographic Kids's book 'Weird but true! 2023' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2022-12-12. Read more

Countdown the top 100 greatest gaming world records! The Gamer’s Edition is back and bursting with new trivia, facts and stats. Discover the highest scores, fastest speedruns and biggest collectors across every major game, console, character and developer. From Minecraft to Fortnite, Mario Kart and more, our experts and record researchers select and rank the very best records from your favourite games. Review the last year in gaming with a rundown of the biggest winners at the major awards and conventions. Track the story of videogames in the movies, from Super Mario Bros to Sonic the Hedgehog How would Kratos fair against Raiden? Settle the ultimate fight tournament with fun cross-category head-to-heads. Meet Permastunned – the largest esports team for gamers with disabilities. Read more

2025 EDITION!On April 5, 2025, the book was updated, improved, and prepared to make it the PERFECT GIFT for children! In particular:Changed and improved the design of the pages! Now they are even more colorful and interesting for using the book as a study guide,Added interesting facts about all continents and different countries,Updated statistical data,Updated the flags of some countries that started using new flags,Maps of USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean have been added! Added flags of 25 dependent territories of North America, 3 of South America, 5 of Europe (including Crown Dependency), 5 of Africa, 6 of Asia and 31 of Oceania!Now this book contains not only official flags, but also LOCAL flags of dependent territories!All information is presented succinctly and clearly without any long, complex, encyclopedic sentences. Only the most important! Only the most interesting! To make it interesting for children to read and easy to remember!SO NOW THIS BOOK IS A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE FLAGS OF ALL THE COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD!IN TOTAL THE BOOK CONTAINS 332 FLAGS!!!Is your child developing an interest in the wider world?Are they starting to ask questions you can’t answer?Would you like to be able to assist them with homework or other school projects? The world continues to contract as the years go by Air travel, the Internet and mobile telephones mean that we can travel and communicate in ways we would never have imagined even just 100 years ago.So, when your child asks about a country in Africa, or a city in South America, what do you say?This book, All Countries, Capitals and Flags of the World, was written to help you when your child becomes interested in the world around them. It contains chapters on:ContinentsAll the countries of the world (for each continent separately)Transcontinental countriesPopulationsFlagsCapital citiesMAPS OF EACH CONTINENT !Children of any age will love learning about the colorful flags, capital cities and interesting facts about countries from around the world and parents will find it useful for testing a child’s knowledge of geography.An ideal birthday gift, or as a reward for good behavior, if your child is craving knowledge about the countries of the world then this book is a ‘must read’ for them.Our email: [email protected] Read more

Dive into thousands of new and classic records, with topics as diverse as rollercoasters, robots, movie props and gaming. The theme of this year's edition is the BLUE PLANET, so take the plunge with our opening chapters, as we encounter bizarre and deadly sea creatures, swim through the largest coral reefs and explore the seabed for shipwrecks. Rod Hunt's fourth and final cover in his collectable series also conjures an aquatic wonderland packed with record holders - how many can you spot? Read more

Entertain the whole family this year with the perfect gift for kids – the 2023 children’s annual loaded with all-new jaw-dropping, eye-popping, brain-bending facts. It pairs the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true storiesFrom strange storms and maritime mysteries to playful primates, dino discoveries and extraordinary exoplanetsExplores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots moreThe perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records!Whether it’s weird buildings, foul smells, crazy creatures, or the world’s most extreme weather, this 2023 children’s annual is sure to entertain!National Geographic Kids's book 'Weird but true! 2023' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2022-12-12. Read more

Begin a brand-new Doctor Who journey with a brand-new official Annual!From Wrath Warriors to Unit HQ, from bi-regeneration to the Meep, a whole new world of Who has begun.The first official Annual of a brand-new era is the must-have companion book to the adventures of a remarkable Doctor, and an even more remarkable Ruby Sunday.From the latest dastardly villains to the heroes helping to save the day, this book is packed with puzzles, quizzes and games fit for a Toymaker (just keep an eye out for those pesky Goblins!).So get your sonic screwdrivers at the ready, and step into a whole new Whoniverse. Read more

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023"This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review)A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons—and create their own!Each “spoke” in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the worldA sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the seasonIdeas for a seasonal altar using objects from natureThemed crafts, rituals, games, and recipesBlending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young readers to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them. Read more

Star Wars meets Weird But True! in this jam-packed official collection of amazing facts from a galaxy far, far away.Inside this book, you'll uncover the surprising secrets and mind-blowing facts behind one of the most beloved franchises ever. Chew-bacca on these funny facts: The slimy sound of Jabba the Hutt's movements was made mainly with recordings of hands being run through a bowl of mac and cheese! The Corellian hounds in Solo: A Star Wars Story were played by dogs wearing costumes! A full-scale Millennium Falcon built for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back weighed more than a whale shark! Bursting with photos and facts from across the Star Wars galaxy--including trivia from all three film trilogies, The Mandalorian, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge(R), and beyond--this book will delight fans of all ages. Readers will glimpse the real-world inspiration behind the planet Tatooine, find out how many people it actually takes to play the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, and even discover hidden wonders to see and explore in the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge(R)theme park locations. And much, much more. May the facts be with you! This book is perfect for anyone who loves Star Wars, National Geographic, Disney, Weird But True!, and all things wacky, weird, and wonderful! Read more

Discover everything there is to know about your favourite football heroes in the Official Match Attax Annual 2025!Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023)Featuring the greatest teams in Europe, this action-packed celebration covers all the highlights from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League and Europe’s top-flight domestic leagues!Discover profiles on the hottest players, such as Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, then relive the greatest goals and revisit the most exciting matches and jaw-dropping action.With dozens of puzzles too, this footy book will keep readers busy for hours on end with all the Match Attax action you know and love! Read more

A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago. Read more

Welcome to the Flags, Countries and Capitals Of The World: The Complete Handbook! Last updated Dec 8, 2021 - updates to population & GDP data & cosmetic improvements.Have you ever wondered what the flag of a particular country looks like? Or wondered how the size or population of each country compares to each other? Then this all rounder world handbook is the perfect choice for you:AN EASY-TO-READ AND USEFUL FACTBOOK - Unlike most factbooks, we haven't bombarded this book with loads of facts and data that make finding simple facts like a country's population difficult. We have kept to order of countries logical and have a uniform layout for data to make it easy and quick for the reader to pull information from any country.SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES - This book was designed with younger readers in mind, so contains no unnecessary jargon or complex words, just lots of colourful flags and simply presented information that children can learn from and adults can use as reference and to supplement your child's understanding of the world.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED COLOUR FLAG BOOK - Our handbook was designed to be a convenient size to carry in a school bag and fit in tight spaces on a bookshelf. We have used official flag pictures, and coloured world maps coupled with Amazon's premium printing services meaning your handbook will be nothing short of a visually aesthetic book.UP TO DATE TRANSPARENT INFORMATION - All data inside this book is a reflection of the latest data found from surveys and registries unless specifically stated inside the book. Information has come from both independent findings and government registries and findings (mostly for population).ONE OF OUR BEST SELLING BOOKS. The world flag book makes a great gift as well as a great addition to any library. Let us know your thoughts by leaving feedback or contacting us directly by clicking on the author details! Read more

Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: pre-schoolers!Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare pre-schoolers for school in an interactive way―the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration. Read more

Fully revised and updated, Guinness World Records 2022 provides a fascinating snapshot of our world today, and the perfect gift for Christmas! Some of the record-packed features in this year’s edition include: ‘Environmental champions,’ the eco-warriors fighting to make our planet a better place. ‘The tallest and shortest…’ measuring a host of the world’s loftiest and diminutive humans. ‘Pop Culture icons,’ we reveal the world’s most successful movie franchises, videogames, toys and brands. ‘Young Achievers,’ meet the under 16-year-old influencers, entrepreneurs and entertainers who are taking positive steps to change the world. Additionally, look out for bonus features including more inductees into the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, such as Sir David Attenborough, and K-Pop sensations BTS; and “Virtual Visits” that take you on a journey to some of the most fascinating and record-packed visitor attractions, museums, and parks! Read more

One-one was a racehorse. Two-two was one too. One-one won one race. Two-two won one too. How much wood would a groundhog chuck if a groundhog could chuck wood? The instinct of an extinct insect stinks!Belly Laugh Totally Terrific Tongue Twisters for Kids is full of hilarious tongue-twisting fun! From snappy one-liners to hilarious stories and jokes, this collection is complemented by sidesplitting line drawings and an uproarious tongue-tied babbling sound-effect button. Perfect for rainy spring days, long car rides to visit relatives, and get-togethers with friends, this book is sure to bring silly laughter and comical wordplay fun into your home. Read more

Discover everything there is to know about your favourite football heroes in the Match Attax Annual 2023Featuring Europe’s greatest teams, from Atalanta to Zenit, this action-packed title covers all the highlights from the Champions League, Europa League and Euro Conference.Discover profiles on the hottest players such as Mo Salah, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, relive the greatest goals and revisit the most exciting European nights, including the finals of the major tournaments.With dozens of puzzles too, this footy book will keep readers busy for hours on end. Read more

Did you know that peanut butter can be turned into a diamond? Or that the world's oldest pet goldfish lived to be 43 years old? It's all weird … but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 1st book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference book is so much fun, kids forget they're learning. Read more

The perfect gift for children to enjoy the whole year round!Celebrate festivals, world holidays and other special events all year round with this fun-packed Children's Almanac.Every month find out what's happening in nature, astronomy, sports, science, the world and more.Inside you’ll find:A calendar of events and special days for every monthWhat to spot in nature and simple things to grow through the seasonsThings to look for in the night skyAmazing environmental stories from around the worldUpcoming sporting events with facts, stats and useful infoExciting new technology and incredible inventionsHistory and traditions of religious festivals and special days from around the worldWith things to do, recipes, crafts and puzzles, it’s the ideal gift to last the whole year! Read more