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Books in I Explore series

  • Explore a T. Rex

    Dennis Schatz, Davide Bonadonna, Christian KitzmĂĽller

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, May 10, 2016)
    In Explore a T. Rex, a fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the most fearsome dinosaur that ever prowled the earth. This unique “model” can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page, so the reader can see how each part of the T. rex’s body is connected to the others. By combining a 3-D model with informative text and pictures, Explore a T. Rex helps children understand how dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes ruled the prehistoric world for millions of years.
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  • The Airport

    Dr. Mike Goldsmith, Kate Daubney

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Let's fly away! Children can check in with this fun book to see what happens at the airport, from the moment they arrive through a security screening, to waiting at the gate, to preparing for takeoff. A final gatefold of the runway shows an airplane heading skywards with a WHOOSH and a ROAR.
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  • Plants That Never Ever Bloom: A Book About Plants without Flowers

    Ruth Heller

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Sept. 8, 2015)
    Perfect for introductory science and biology lessons! Explore science. This nonfiction picture book serves as an introduction to plants that do not have flowers like mushrooms, seaweed, ferns, and more! Vibrant, colorful spreads detail many different types of plants. "A feast for the eyes.... Readers will be entranced with the beauty and breadth of the flowerless plants she describes."—San Francisco Examiner
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  • Jurassic World Special Edition: From DNA to Indominus Rex!

    Caroline Rowlands

    Hardcover (Carlton Kids, March 6, 2018)
    Meet the terror-inspiring dinosaurs from the entire Jurassic World series—and make them come alive with amazing AR! This thrilling Special Edition features the most advanced AR technology yet, a brilliant overview of both the Jurassic World trilogy and Jurassic World, and brand-new profiles for Tyrannosaurus rex, Indominus rex, and Velociraptor, as well as other favorites from the original films. With the cutting-edge augmented reality, you can take control of the dinosaurs (and even walk one across your floor!); connect with friends on other devices in dual-user mode to roam, explore, and snap photographs with your favorite prehistoric creature; enjoy a ride in the Gyrosphere; and even trigger multiple dinosaurs at once. It’s a must for every fan of the series and dinosaur lover.
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  • Ocean Monsters: Interact with Lifesize Sea Predators!

    Nicola Davies

    Hardcover (Carlton Kids, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Dive into the ocean and meet monsters with the magic of augmented reality! Colossal squid, deadly box jellyfish, and giant tube worms: Ocean Monsters is packed with fascinating information about the biggest, fiercest, and strangest creatures that live in our oceans. Thanks to the AR app, you can come face-to-face with a life-size, sharp-toothed shark; walk with a giant Japanese Spider crab; and drive a submersible through the watery depths . . . all from the convenience (and safety!) of your tablet or smartphone.
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  • Explore Sicily: The best routes around the island

    Insight Guides

    Paperback (Insight Guides, Oct. 1, 2014)
    Beautiful and seductive, the Italian island of Sicily offers everything from Greek and Roman temples to mouthwatering street food and dramatic scenery topped by mighty Mount Etna. Explore Sicily is part of a brand-new series and is the perfect pocket companion for your trip: a full-color guide containing 14 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as Val di Noto’s sublime Baroque architecture and the frenetic capital Palermo, alongside Agrigento’s fine Greek temples and, further afield, the stunningly beautiful Aoelian Islands, popular for volcano-climbing. Insight’s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Sicily’s cuisine and shopping possibilities, as well as an overview of the island’s complex history and the lowdown on its array of outdoor activities. Hand-picked places to eat and drink are highlighted in each tour and in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the handy pull-out map, and the stunning photography captures the dramatic Sicilian landscape.
  • My Little Pony: Where Equestria Comes to Life!

    Caroline Rowlands

    Hardcover (Carlton Kids, Sept. 5, 2017)
    Are you ready to make your favorite MY LITTLE PONY characters jump off the page? This is no ordinary book! Now kids can enjoy nine interactive digital experiences through incredible 3D augmented reality animations. Just download the free app to your tablet or smartphone (both ios and Android), and enter the magical land of Equestria, where you’ll join Twilight Sparkle and her pony friends on their amazing adventures. Play in single-mode or connect your device to a friend’s, or try life-size mode and watch your favorite pony grow to her real size, right in your bedroom!
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  • Digging for Dinosaurs

    Dr. Mike Goldsmith, Kate Daubney

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 4, 2015)
    What strange thing has been found underground? A really cool dinosaur bone! Kids can discover exactly what a fossil is, how they're cleaned and protected, and how scientists study them to learn more about these prehistoric creatures. At the end, a really long foldout presents a complete dinosaur skeleton to see!
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  • Under the Sea

    Dr. Mike Goldsmith, Kate Daubney

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Feb. 3, 2015)
    Dive deep below the waves—Under the Sea, where strange creatures live. This watery journey takes young readers down through the different levels of the ocean, where they'll see a coral reef and meet sunfish, hammerhead sharks, humphead wrasse, and other animals. A long gatefold at the end reveals a cool shipwreck with treasure—and leads them safely back to the surface. This is core science made easy for toddlers, written by an expert nonfiction author and with content carefully checked by a marine biologist.
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  • Explore a Frog

    Aimee Bakken

    Hardcover (Silver Dolphin Books, March 14, 2017)
    Frogs swim, they leap, they hop, and some can even fly. There are poisonous frogs, hairy frogs, singing frogs, albino frogs and even glass frogs with translucent skin you can actually see through! Uncover the secrets of this amazing animal—that’s anuran to you frog specialists—layer by layer, in this new title in the popular Explore series. Young frog fans will love dissecting all the weird and wild facts, cool illustrations and diagrams, and unique 3-D layered model of a frog. With every turn of the page, the frog is deconstructed before their eyes, as the model demonstrates the hidden workings of the frog’s body. Perfect for curious kids, ages 8 and up.
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  • The Zoo

    Emma Dods, Kate Daubney

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Feb. 3, 2015)
    Here at the zoo, the animals welcome you! Come with the zookeeper for a private tour, and meet elephants, monkeys, and giraffes, too. From morning cleanup and feeding time to a tiger talk, there is so much for everyone there to do. And what's a fun end to a perfect day? A really cool penguin parade! Inquisitive kids will love this interactive story.
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  • Transformers: Robots in Disguise: Where Crown City Comes to Life

    Caroline Rowlands

    Hardcover (Carlton Kids, Nov. 1, 2016)
    Watch Transformers come to life as never before! Not only will fans find out who’s who in the all-action world of Crown City, they can then bring their favorite Autobots and Decepticons to life with incredible 3D augmented-reality animations—and interact with them on their smartphones and tablets.The only augmented-reality character guidebook for the world of Hasbro’s smash-hit animated series, Transformers—Robots in DisguiseIn single-user mode, bring Autobots and Decepticons to life in the palm of your hand—it’s time to take control of Bumblebee, Grimlock, Steeljaw and Optimus Prime!Switch to lifesize mode and watch your favorite Transformer grow to real size, right there in your backyard. Then take photos of the moment and share them with your friends and family!In dual-user mode, connect your device to a friend’s, and battle Underbite against an Autobot of your choice!You can even customize your very own Transformer! Choose your components to make the ultimate Transformer, and then watch in amazement as augmented reality brings your unique design to life in 3DEasy-to-download free app for both iOS and Android
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