World Records: Must-Read Books for Chinese Students (Color Illustrations and Text)

Author: Ji Jianghong
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: "Essential Books for Chinese Students' Growth" series is a set of all-round quality education books tailor-made for Chinese youth and students in the new century. The entire series consists of 23 high-quality books, covering indispensable encyclopedic knowledge for the growth of adolescents and students: scientific discoveries, biological mysteries, natural geography, brain-teasing games, Chinese and foreign history, success stories, traditional classics, and other important themes. This series of books will guide Chinese students to gain authoritative and systematic scientific knowledge, immerse themselves in the magnificent historical panorama, explore the wonders of the vast world, learn the glorious footsteps of the world's most outstanding figures, and experience the extraordinary charm of traditional Chinese culture. "Essential Books for Chinese Students' Growth" will open a brilliant and splendid future for young readers. Nearly 1,000 new world records are featured, presenting an eye-opening world in all its splendor. The new world of wonders brings you extraordinary magical experiences. Realistic and awe-inspiring images showcase an incredibly vast and brand-new world, covering all fields comprehensively and offering a panoramic view of the world's wonders. This world is truly amazing—the infinite mysteries of the universe, the extraordinary landscapes of nature, the diverse wonders of the biological world, the fascinating stories of human society, the rapid advancements in science and technology, and the marvels of sports, literature, art, and architecture. "World of Wonders" collects new information and encompasses millions of exciting contents. This book will tell you how wonderful our world is!
Here, you will find astonishing natural wonders—when was the earliest solar eclipse recorded? Where is the river with the largest flow? How deep is the deepest cave? What is the largest desert? How long are the ears of the longest-eared dog? Which animal has the most teeth? What is the world's oldest crop? What is the largest flower? How tall is the tallest tree? And how short is the shortest tree?
Here, you will find unparalleled human achievements—who was the first person to conquer Mount Everest? What is the age of the oldest marathon runner? What is the world's earliest epic? Who is the painter with the most works? What is the size of the largest stone Buddha? Which is the largest mausoleum? How long is the longest wall? What did the earliest bicycle look like? How long is the longest car? What is the size of the largest passenger aircraft? Who first discovered penicillin? In which country was the first test-tube baby born? Do you know? The most active volcano on Earth erupts every few minutes, and the slowest-growing tree takes 100 years to grow only 30 centimeters tall. Such wonders of the world hold infinite mysteries of the universe and the world. The most expensive clothes are worth 900 million US dollars, and the longest-living person slept for over 70 years. Such wonders of the world showcase the infinite miracles of human creation. Did the Arabs invent Arabic numerals? Who invented the earliest telephone? Such wonders of the world reflect the rapid development of scientific and technological knowledge, inspiring people's curiosity and desire to explore the world.
The world of wonders has long been a topic of fascination and endless discussion. To this end, we have collected the latest data to compile this illustrated edition of "World of Wonders." This book is designed with knowledge, science, and fun in mind, divided into eleven chapters: Universe of Wonders, Earth of Wonders, Biology of Wonders, Human Body of Wonders, Society of Wonders, Sports of Wonders, Art of Wonders, Architecture of Wonders, Transportation of Wonders, Military of Wonders, and Technology of Wonders. The "wonders" listed in the book are highly representative, emphasizing the use of the latest data and featuring a wealth of novel images that will surely amaze readers.