Ultimate Record Breaking Destinations: The World's Largest, Highest, and Most Extreme Places

By Michele F. Ziegler, Lisa Barczyk, Jill A. Lindberg, et al.

Book Overview

In a world bursting with incredible and alluring destinations, visiting the largest, oldest, highest or most extreme places provides us with a wonderful sense of achievement and helps us make sense of our place in this big old world. Take a unique journey of discovery to 100 of Earth's record breaking places, from swimming in the deepest lake to stepping foot on the largest sand island or spending a night in the largest ice hotel. Find out exactly where the lowest point on dry land, the furthest point from the sea or the oldest restaurant are, and uncover astounding world facts and inspirational photography that will ignite both your wanderlust and give you the ultimate bucket list. With a combination of easy-to-visit and off-the-beaten-track destinations it combines geographical intrigue and astonishing trivia to bring you the travel world's answer to the Guinness Book of World Records.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412958199
• ISBN13: 9781412958196
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"