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Get ready for a record-breaking road trip across the USA! From the world’s biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet’s tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, journey from state to state to uncover an incredible mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements. From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records span every corner of the country and every kind of curiosity—from
natural wonders and
historical firsts to
sporting triumphs, awe-inspiring individuals and
astonishing animals.
Inside you’ll discover
mind-boggling facts, including:
- How many surfers can squeeze onto one surfboard
- Where you can find the world’s sunniest place
- Who owns the tallest hat ever made
- Where to meet social media’s most famous cat
- Which state is home to both the world’s largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poo ever found
- Where the longest pizza ever cooked was made
Readers will also explore records that span multiple states, those from US territories and even a few that reach into space! And for aspiring record-setters, there are tips on how to
become a record-breaker yourself . . . if you’re up to the challenge.
Written by award-winning author Clive Gifford and packed with bright, funny illustrations by Paul Hammond, this book is bursting with fun, facts, and US pride. So, as we mark 250 years of US independence, let’s hear it for the States!¿
About the author
Clive Gifford has traveled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots, and flown gliders. He's had more than 200 books published and has received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian, and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title
The Colors of History (QEB). Paul Hammond is an award-winning Canadian artist, illustrator, and comics creator working from his home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. His work is bold and playful, with regular dips into the realm of the weird. He employs frequent use of hand-drawn lettering, pattern, and texture, with a combination of traditional drawing methods and digital techniques. He thinks mistakes are beautiful and likes to leave them in when he's allowed.¿
