Record-Breaking USA

Get ready for a record-breaking trip around the USA! 

From the world’s biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet’s tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, children will travel from state to state to discover a mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements. 

From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records cover a huge range of topics, including wonders of the natural world, historical firsts, sporting successes, awe-inspiring individuals, astonishing animals and more. These mind-boggling facts include:

How many surfers you can squeeze onto one surfboardWhere you can find the world’s sunniest placeWho owns the tallest hat ever knownWhere you can meet social media’s most famous catWhich state is home to the world's largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poo ever foundWhere the longest pizza ever made was cooked up What's more, children will explore records that cover multiple states, records from US territories and even records set in space! They'll also learn how they can become a world record-breaker themselves – if they're up for the challenge! 

Written by award-winning author Clive Gifford, and with bright, funny illustrations from Paul Hammond, this book is sure to be a winner for any child. So, as we mark 250 years of US independence, let’s hear it for the States!