Books in Extreme 3-D series

In one moment, there’s a simple spark, and then roaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests. Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankers and helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Brave firefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap from helicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forest floor. In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impacts of wildfires, the ins and outs of fire science including tactics for prevention and containment, cutting-edge technology used to track wildfires and predict fire behavior, and about the impressive skill, survival tactics, and bravery required to control a wildfire. Also included are expert tips, fun facts, and breathtaking photos taken by the author.

Yuck! Nothing’s creepier than a big, hairy spider — unless it’s a big hairy spider in extreme 3-D! High-powered scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) and 3-D images allow young readers to get close — really, really close — to ants, bees, dragonflies, millipedes, and other creepy-crawlies in this extraordinary and educational book. Each spread features awesome 3-D photographs that children can check out with the ultra-cool glasses included with the book, as well as plenty of fun, fascinating facts like where ants go to the bathroom.

How can something so tiny be so … nasty? That’s the question that comes to mind with Extreme 3-D: Weird Animals. Strange creatures of all shapes and sizes, living everywhere from the backyard to just under the fingernails, can be seen up close — magnified 10,000 times — in nearly 100 3-D photographs. The book includes special glasses with colorful plastic frames for viewing these miniature monsters, each of which gets its own profile with fun facts.