Carson-Dellosa Announces the Guinness World Records® Classroom Challenge

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson-Dellosa Publishing, LLC  , in partnership with Guinness World Records, has announced its first Guinness World Records® Classroom Challenge, inviting qualified K-6 teachers across America to nominate their classroom or school to break or set a Guinness World Record from January 26, 2011 – March 9, 2011 online at www.CarsonDellosa.com/record.  The grand prize winner will have the chance to break an existing record or set a new record in front of an official Guinness World Records Adjudicator.

"We are delighted to launch the first-ever Guinness World Records Classroom Challenge. Whether classrooms or schools want to break an existing GWR or set a new record, Carson-Dellosa Publishing welcomes all educational ideas as it relates to science, math, geography, social studies or language arts," said Judy Harris, CEO of Carson-Dellosa Publishing.

"Guinness World Records is excited about our partnership with Carson-Dellosa Publishing and are looking forward to seeing the creative record setting ideas of educators and students," said Jennifer Gilmour, Licensing Manager, Guinness World Records.  

K-6 teachers can submit a written description of what their class, school or group of students would do to break an existing record or set a new record, and the reason why they want to break or set a Guinness World Record. All entries must relate to science, math, geography, social studies or language arts.

Ten finalists will be chosen on March 23, 2011 and America will be invited to vote online for the ultimate winner from March 23, 2011 – April 3, 2011. The winning entry will be announced on April 4, 2011.

The winning classroom or school will have the opportunity to break or set a Guinness World Record in front of an official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and will also receive a $1,000 Carson-Dellosa Publishing gift certificate for their school and Guinness World Records 2011 books for every classroom.  Four additional prize winners will receive a $500 Carson-Dellosa Publishing gift certificate and five copies of the Guinness World Records 2011 edition.

To coincide with the Guinness World Records® Classroom Challenge, Carson-Dellosa has launched Guinness World Records products, including Math and Reading Books and Creative Writing Cards, keeping children engaged and entertained with informative, intriguing and educational content.

For more details and official entry guidelines for the Guinness World Records® Classroom Challenge, visit: www.CarsonDellosa.com/record.

About Carson-Dellosa Publishing, LLC

Carson-Dellosa is a leading creator and publisher of innovative and award-winning educational media. We have been making learning fun for more than 30 years.  We provide teachers and parents from around the world with innovative solutions for their 21st century students. Our books, decoratives, games and manipulatives brighten the classroom, inspire the students and are the leading choice of teachers and parents. The company's respected brands include: American Education Publishing, Spectrum, Summer Bridge Activities, Frank Schaffer, Brighter Child, Key Education, Judy Instructo, Mark Twain, and High Reach Learning.  Carson-Dellosa Publishing, LLC www.carsondellosa.com

About Guinness World Records

Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual Guinness World Records book is published in more than 100 countries and 25 languages and is one of the highest-selling books under copyright of all time with more than 3 million copies sold annually across the globe. Guinness World Records celebrated its 50th anniversary edition in 2004, a year after the sale of its 100 millionth copy. Guinness World Records also annually publishes the Gamer's Edition; a records book devoted solely to the world of computer gaming and high score record achievements.

SOURCE Carson-Dellosa Publishing, LLC

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