Books published by publisher Carlton Kids

Let’s go on a dinosaur hunt! Travel back in time with this ultimate A-Z handbook, which contains all the key facts and spotter stats needed to locate more than 50 of the most awe-inspiring dinos to walk the Earth—from Amargasaurus to Zhuchengosaurus. Along with colorful, punchy infographics and in-your-face illustrations, it features helpful locator maps, timelines, a danger rating for every dinosaur, and an introduction to dinosaur evolution, behavior, and extinction.

This T. Rex model is so lifelike, you’ll practically hear it roar! What’s that crashing through the swamp? It's a Tyrannosaurus Rex, with its mouth wide open and its sharp teeth showing. Fortunately, this prowling 3D dinosaur is made of paper and is tons of fun to create, with no scissors, glue, or mess. Simply press out the highly detailed model pieces from the boards, and then turn the boards into a base for the model. The book also includes fascinating facts, a fun quiz, and stunning imagery of this king of the dinosaurs.

Discover a sky-full of stories from around the world. For thousands of years, every culture on earth has gazed up at the heavens in wonder and found pictures hidden amid the stars. Combining the rich myths and legends woven across the night sky with simple scientific facts, this vividly illustrated collection brings these incredible tales to life. Find out about Orion with his hunting dogs and belt of three bright stars; Selene, the bewitching goddess of the moon, who fell in love with a mortal; the four brave hunters who endlessly pursue a great bear across the sky; Draco the dragon, warrior of Titans; and other stories from ancient Greece, Egypt, Ethiopia, Scandinavia, Native America, and around the world.

Which was the fastest, the biggest, the deadliest? Check out the greatest record-breakers in history: the dinosaurs! Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of years—and they still rule the record books! That's because they had to be extreme to survive in those prehistoric days. So meet the creatures that have never been equaled: Amphicoelias, who outsized all the other dinos; Struthiomimus, the fastest runner; Spinosaurus, the biggest two-legged predator that ever lived; and many more. In addition to the fun facts and figures, there's amazing CGI artwork, a timeline, a box that compares each dinosaur's size to a human's, and information on who named the dinosaur.Reissue

This super-visual guide gives kids the lowdown on car science basics—and the most original standout autos, too! Young auto enthusiasts will love this high-octane book! It has the scoop on the hottest cars and the science behind them, from supremely stylish sports classics to the latest in full-throttle supercars and hypercars, phenomenally fast record-breaking land vehicles, and envelope-pushing future creations. High-impact spreads deliver need-to-know information about individual models that will satisfy fans.

Take a trip to the Moon—and beyond, all the way to the outer planets! With a desktop, tablet, or smartphone as your spaceship, iSolar System brings space exploration to three-dimensional life and gives budding astronauts and astronomers a glimpse into the future. Breathtaking photographs and CGI images capture everything from the early race to the Moon to upcoming developments like the lunar elevator. Plus, virtual animations allow you to watch planets in orbit, send the Curiosity Rover robot trundling around on your desktop, and much more! The experts at the American Museum of Natural History have provided a wealth of authoritative information and cool pictures that make this volume an incredible experience for starry-eyed kids.

Watch science come alive as never before! Thanks to the digital magic of Augmented Reality, kids can create chemical chaos in their own room without ruining a single thing. All they have to do is place their tablet or smartphone near the visual trigger on the page and hold it up to see metal explode in water or generate electricity and sparks on the kitchen table. From atoms and elements to sound waves and gravity, iScience captures the wonder of science.

Battle with the bots . . . in realistic AR technology! Watch robots come to life as interactive animations, thanks to the digital magic of Augmented Reality. Using this book, the free app, and a tablet or smartphone, children can build their own robot and program it to move, interact with a life-size humanoid robot, fly a search-and-rescue drone, and engage in battle! Just place your tablet or smartphone near the visual trigger on the page, then hold it up to see the AR in action. iRobot is packed with information about these marvelous machines and how they work, what they can do, and what might happen in the future.

Get pedaling, with this essential, information-packed guidebook on the cycling world! Packed with cycling tips, tricks, facts, and history, plus inspirational profiles of top riders, this is the ultimate portable companion for bike-crazy kids. Whether your thing is mountain biking or road racing, it’s all here, from fixing a puncture, to learning a BMX stunt, to buying your next bike. There’s even a write-in logbook to record personal cycling achievements, a handy guide to bike maintenance, advice on how to stay safe while you ride, a mountain bike board game, and a fun quiz.New format of The Kids' Cycling Handbook with a refreshed design and updated information.