Guinness: World Records 2009

My 9 year old daughter had an old 1999 paperback copy of a Guiness Book Of World Records. She read it all the time, so I thought this would be a great gift. I couldn't have been more right! The 3-D pictures are really cool. She carried that book around all day showing pictures to everyone. I think it was her favorite Christmas gift, even beating out the Wii game she got!The only thing negative I can say is that it was hard to find the 3-D glasses (they are within the pages of the book) and they had to be put assembled (they are cardboard). It's not that big of a deal though.

I still buy and read the Guinness Record book every year, because it's become like an old friend that I like to catch up with, but I have to disagree with Birch East. I like the way it has changed and brings out a fresh look each year. The changes, like holograms, 3D whatever, make it fresh every year. My nephews also are big fans of the 3D gimmick.I do agree with the recommendation for Getting into Guinness: One Man's Longest, Fastest, Highest Journey Inside the Most Famous Record Book, the new book by Larry Olmsted about the history and culture of the Guinness World Records book. After reading his review I snapped up a copy and it is great--very entertaining and a fun read! I have read the record book for years but never stopped to wonder where it came from (Guinness Beer!), how it got so big, and how large a role it has played in pop culture, and just how crazy some of the record holders seem to be. Getting Into Guinness is the story behind the records and a fun, well researched, adult read.

I purchased this book for my 8yr. old son for Christmas. He spent hours Christmas day simply looking through the book and sharing some of the facts that he learned. I am a firm believer that reading enriches the mind and why not give them something to read that is knowledge based and interesting facts that he can tell his friends.I would recommend this book to the young and old.

I received the book in perfect condition and on time! I've never had any problems ordering through amazon that wasn't corrected right away. After searching around for the 2009 version of the Guinness World Records and coming up empty handed I was thrilled to find it here on Amazon. The price was good and the book was just as they described it to be. I'm so happy with my purchase that I've already ordered more merchandise here tonight!

Kids love this book, no doubt about it. It's packed with all sorts weird facts, lots of photos - a far cry from the Guinness I knew as a kid.Parents should know that there are some entries that are weird and/or gross - and a few that might be considered objectionable (e.g., Largest Augmented Breasts - pictured, mostly covered). By the time I flipped through the book, my son had already seen it in the school library. Oh, well...

This is a great book to pick up when you have just a few minutes "to kill". The articles are all short enough to read intermittently. Very interesting subjects. I didn't realize that they actually travel around the world to be present when these records are broken.I highly recommend this book as a gift.

Would definitely buy again. Book was perfect. Had to replace a school library book that our dog chewed and it was in better condition than the library book. thanks so much.

We gave our son this book for his 10th birthday and he is enjoying it! It is much different than the World Book I had growing up. This version has lots of color photos and some 3D images. It definately catches the attention of a ten year old. One warning, there are a few photos and facts that are inappropriate for a child.