School Library Journal gives glowing review to Guinness World Record 2017 Edition

We’re excited to share that the Guinness World Records 2017 Edition and the 2017 Gamer’s Edition were reviewed in the premier school magazine, School Library Journals Magazine. 

 

The review appeared in the publication's October 2016 issue. 

 

So here is what School Library Journals (SLJ) had to say:

 

256p. 

charts. illus. index. photos

Guinness World Records. Sept. 2016

Tr $28.95

ISBN 9781910561331.

 

The 2017 edition opens with a particular emphasis: a foreword by Buzz Aldrin, an interview with astronaut Chris Hadfield, and the first section focusing on space. The other sections cover topics such as humans, toys, architecture, science, and sports. Each page consists of numerous crisp full-color photos to accompany the remarkable facts. Some pages have “Did You Know” fact boxes. A vertical page spread, “Factographic,” features eye-catching graphics and statistics. Teachers can use this volume during lessons to add interest on topics such as 3-D printing or Shakespeare, while students of all ages will be drawn to this offering to read alone or with friends. Parents and guardians will be tempted to peruse as well. VERDICT An engaging addition to most collections.

Guinness World Records 2017 Gamer’s Edition
216p.
charts. illus. index. photos
Guinness World Records. Aug. 2016
pap. $14.99
ISBN 9781910561409

The 2017 update to this ever-popular title provides readers with recently certified gaming records and much more. Fourteen categories encompass a wide array of games—the rapidly growing e-sports and professional video game players, the classic arcade-style fun of Mario, fighting games, and the “user generated content” of Minecraft. Sections open with a spread highlighting a record holder in the respective category. The remaining graphic- and image-rich pages arrange other official records, interesting gaming facts, and historical details. 

Consistent formatting and text features will help readers discern the varied information presented amid crowded pages and mostly small font sizes. “Feature” sections offer interviews with prominent figures, a look inside the LEGO games studio, popular gaming YouTube channels, and current trends and statistics. Front matter consists of a table of contents, an introduction, an almanac of the “Year in Gaming,” global awards for games, and steps to becoming a record breaker.
VERDICT: The latest installment in this reference guide to all things gaming delivers just what fans have come to expect. Consider for collections with a strong gaming community.