The 2015 edition showcases the very best of the most recent world records, with new subjects as diverse as castles, 3D printing, the search for alien life and the latest developments in AI and robotics. Plus, the Flashback features offer a look back at the archives to bring you the best of the classic and iconic records from the past 60 years. Meanwhile, the Gallery spreads present the best GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS photography across themed topics such as giant musical instruments, wacky vehicles and animals in action. And look out for details of how readers can become record-breakers themselves.See it 3D! - The latest edition of our FREE Augmented Reality app brings the book to life with more exciting and interactive digital content, including a 3D animation of the tallest man who ever lived – Robert Wadlow, who reached the towering height of 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in). Plus, you will be transported to an underwater submarine so that you can dive with creatures as exotic as the great white shark! Also, you will encounter the world’s most venomous spider – get closer and it will surprise you! Download the new app now to experience a whole new dimension of records.

    George and Small, the Caldecott Medal-winning team who created So You Want to Be President? , are back with another spirited and witty look at history-this time focusing on the inventors and inventions who have given us lightbulbs, automobiles, and all the other things that keep the world humming. So You Want to Be an Inventor? features some of the world's best-known inventors-Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, Eli Whitney-as well as lesser-known geniuses like Georges de Mestral (inventor of Velcro), Wilhelm Roentgen (inventor of X rays), and Hedy Lamarr (inventor of a system that became the basis for satellite communication-who knew?). Whether you're a dreamer or a loner, a copycat or a daredevil, this book might just inspire readers to invent something that could change the world!

    The movie launches a new animated series beginning in the fall on Cartoon Network. Full color.

    The Tiniest Tumbleweed is a story written to help children learn more about what they can do to become their best selves, despite whatever may be making them feel small or limited. The characters are two Sonoran Desert neighbors, a tiny tumbleweed and a baby house sparrow, who are both small for their age. Guided by the loving encouragement of their parents, they learn to work within their physical limitations to grow to be the best they can be, rather than measure themselves against others. As a result, they also learn how they can help one another, providing a lesson about the synergy between living things and the boundless opportunities those relationships provide. The proven psychological concepts for building self-efficacy combined with a children’s literature writing method that helps young readers believe in limitless opportunities are what make The Tiniest Tumbleweed unique. The connection between the characters in the book, a tiny tumbleweed and a sparrow, provides a fascinating look into the real-life desert relationship between tumbleweeds and birds. Following the story, a well-researched curriculum guide captivates young readers, helping them develop a deeper respect for nature. (Kathy Peach)

    In this book, Meredith doesn’t just offer over 100 new recipes to make in your air fryer, but tips and tricks to help you really get the most out of your air fryer and put delicious foods in front of friends and family. The recipes in Air Fry Genius can take experienced cooks to the next level in air frying, but Meredith doesn’t leave the newcomers behind. The book will have designated “Easy” recipes, as well as information on air-frying for beginners, how to convert traditional recipes to air-frying recipes, cooking time charts and explanations on why air-frying does such a great job. Recipes include favorites like Veggie Chips, Dill Fried Pickles and Nashville Hot Chicken, as well as more adventurous recipes like Blackberry BBQ Glazed Country-Style Ribs, Thai Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs, Vietnamese Beef Lettuce Wraps, Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter, General Tso’s Cauliflower, Jerk Rubbed Corn on the Cob, Air-Fried Beignets, plus much more. Everyone’s welcome on board this adventure!

    The first version has between 1 and 2 short sentences on each page. The second version of the story gets a bit harder as your child grows. This version includes 3 to 4 short sentences on each page. The Early Readers Edition has been specially written with short and easy to read text, which also includes many 1st grade site words that your 1st grader will need to know. Oh no, Ducky Duck doesn't want to be a duck! He wants to be a bunny. Oh dear. No really, he wants to be a deer too. Ducky uses dress-up fun to become anything but a duck. Will any of his new identities work out for him? This is a great read aloud for your toddlers as well as the perfect read along for your 1st and 2nd graders. The illustrations are silly and fun holding your child's attention. Make Learning fun! Download these two fun and easy to read for versions of Ducky Duck Doesn't want to be a Duck Today!

    With her crew of friends behind her and the support of her trusty sidekick BowBow, JoJo’s sure their summer will be as sweet as it gets. Then she meets Grace—the new kid on the block with tons of talent to offer—and JoJo knows her plan for a rockin’ party is complete!   But Kyra, resident mean girl and head of the party-planning committee, has other ideas. JoJo doesn’t know why Kyra dislikes Grace; but it soon becomes clear that she’ll do anything to exclude JoJo’s new friend. When Kyra’s jealousy of Grace threatens to ruin the entire block party, JoJo knows it’s time to rally her Siwanatorz and save the day. After all: Being a Siwanator means—above all—being kind. And even bullies aren’t always what they seem…

    Sometimes the hole is an eye the reader can look through; sometimes it is a mouth and the reader's fingers make the teeth! The next minute it is a plate (with food drawn by the reader on a sheet of paper behind the book), an obstacle to jump across, or a saucepan. It's crazy! It's a Book with a Hole!Packed full of Hervé Tullet's zany drawings and inventive ideas, this is bound to enchant children of all ages.

    This amusing riddle about Goo and Spot's amazing and colorful adventures will definitely hit a child's funny bone, with a valuable lesson learned along the way. A great resource for preschool educators, librarians and parents of wiggly little children. Best suited for ages 5 and under.

    It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories—past as well as current ones—about Stonehenge and the people who four thousand years ago managed to build this amazing monument.

    But now her wish has come true, and-switcheroo!-she keeps turning into other people and even animals! What is one ordinary third-grade girl with a really extraordinary problem to do? It's a good thing Katie is resourceful and smart enough to find a solution for every problem . . . no matter how much of a disaster she causes!Katie can't stand George, the class bully. He constantly picks on everyone, but he really torments Katie. One day, she can't stand it anymore, and she wishes she could be anyone but herself. What she doesn't see is the shooting star that flashes through the sky at that moment . . . catapulting Katie into a crazy series of adventures, starting the next day when she turns into the class hamster! Will she be trapped in a glass cage forever? Will she ever be a girl again?

    Each shape has two spreads. Full color.

    Make Bart Simpson Class Clown part of your permanent record.

    Babies and toddlers will be drawn to the captivating, tactile pages, and will want to touch, feel, and explore every one.

    ‘Wow, you are so strange!’ said the sunflower. ‘Come quickly out of your egg. Let me see who you are!’Hearing the sunflower’s kind encouragement, he started to stick out his feet one after the other. First, there were only two … then four… then six … By the end, he had so many feet, the sunflower couldn’t even count them. ‘Wow, one thing is sure, you are not short of feet!’ cried the bee.‘How red is your hair!’ said the spider.‘What am I?’ wondered the tiny egg. ‘Maybe a beautiful skylark or a graceful swan or maybe a sweet little chick?!? … Oops!’As he was wondering, he rolled down and hit the ground. The eggshell broke and the newcomer was out of the egg......