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Description
Explore the world's most extreme animals, from the fastest sprinters to the longest-lived species, in a visually striking guide filled with infographics. Each entry presents the record holder's stats, habitat, and the science behind its remarkable abilities, making complex data accessible for middle-grade readers. With concise text paired with vivid graphics, the book covers speed, size, longevity, and more, serving as a quick reference for nature's record breakers.
Quick Summary
If your kid's the type who drops animal facts at dinner just to see everyone's face, this is their kind of book. "Record-Breaking Animals" by Jon Richards takes the whole "who's the biggest, fastest, loudest" angle and runs with it, which makes learning about animals feel less like studying and more like discovering world records. The infographics are seriously well-designed bright, clear, and actually make the numbers click in a way regular paragraphs sometimes don't, which is great for visual learners or anyone who zone out during textbook-style reading. It's pitched at middle graders, so it's got enough detail to feel meaty without getting bogged down in jargon, and the 1 AR point length means it's a quick win for readers who want to finish something. Parents will appreciate that it's packed with real facts and stats, while kids just think it's cool to know that a blue whale's heart is the size of a small car. If your young reader devoured books like the "Guinness World Records" but wants more animal focus, this hits that same spot.