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Books in The Ultimate Book series

  • The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth

    Anne-Sophie Baumann, Didier Balicevic

    Hardcover (Twirl, Aug. 27, 2019)
    Learn all about our planet's geology, geography, atmosphere, weather, and more: Magma erupts from a volcano, turbines harness the power of wind... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring mountain ranges, continents, and oceans to life. Readers will see all the layers of the earth, learn how water flows from mountains to rivers to oceans, and understand our climate and weather patterns. Any child who has interested in nature and science will adore this extraordinary look at the world around us. • Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 45 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings our planet and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Science books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
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  • The Ultimate Book of Vehicles: From Around the World

    Anne-Sophie Baumann, Didier Balicevic

    Hardcover (Twirl, March 18, 2014)
    "This cheerfully-illustrated, oversized book, with its sturdy flaps, popups, pull-tabs and wheels is just too much fun!" — Redbook Magazine's Mamarama BlogVehicles, vehicles, vehicles—nearly 100 of them—in all shapes and sizes: A giant crane hovers over a construction site, a spaceship roars into space... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the various vehicles to life. Readers will poke into a ship's hold, explore the innards of a garbage truck, and help demolish a house. Any child who's ever been intrigued by the roar of an engine will adore this extraordinary collection of things on the go, from the everyday to the nearly outrageous—yes, there's even a pooper-scooper scooter!• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 60 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of transportation and the magic of books to life in young minds"Plenty on display to satisfy the vehicle-obsessed." — Publishers Weekly• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 4–9• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
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  • The Ultimate Construction Site Book

    Anne-Sophie Baumann, Didier Balicevic

    Hardcover (Twirl, Sept. 2, 2014)
    Experience the sounds, sights, and activity of a construction site: A crane lifts steel bars for a skyscraper, a tunnel boring machine digs underground... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring trucks, bridges, and structures to life. Readers will learn how roller coasters are built, see a circus tent get transported and set up, and help construction workers complete huge engineering projects. Any child who has interested in how things are made will adore this extraordinary look at construction sites.• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 60 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of construction sites and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Construction Site Book.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
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  • Ultimate Book of Airplanes and Airports

    Sophie Bordet-Petillon, Marc-Etienne Peintre

    Hardcover (Twirl, Oct. 24, 2017)
    Learn all about airplanes, airports, and the fascinating world of air travel: A passenger jet lands on the runway, a plane is refueled before takeoff... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring planes, airports, and travelers to life. Readers will poke into the cockpit of a Boeing 747, explore the innards of a baggage carousel, and help pilots get ready for takeoff. Any child who has ever wanted to take flight will adore this extraordinary collection of airplanes, from early biplanes to modern jets.• Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• 50+ interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the world of flight and the magic of books to life in young mindsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Airplanes and Airports.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
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  • The Ultimate Book of Cities

    Anne-Sophie Baumann, Didier Balicevic

    Hardcover (Twirl, April 4, 2017)
    "Playful, detail-rich scenes give readers plenty to pore over." — Publishers WeeklyLearn all about the people, places, and vehicles that make the city go: The express bus drives passengers to work, swans swim in the lake at the park... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring a vibrant city to life. Readers will learn what traffic signs mean, see all that goes on in big buildings, and visit a fire station. Any child who is interested in how cities work adore this extraordinary book. • Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again• More than 55 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged• A captivating adventure that brings the city and the magic of books to life in young minds"There's lots to see and do in this big city." — Kirkus ReviewsFans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Cities.• Great family read-aloud book• Books for kids ages 5–8• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
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  • Mohamed Salah: The Ultimate Fan Book

    Adrian Besley

    Hardcover (Carlton Publishing Group, March 1, 2019)
    Mohamed Salah: The Ultimate Fan Book takes you into the Egyptian soccer superstar’s world like no other book. Follow Salah on an amazing journey from growing up in a suburb of Cairo to Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina, AS Roma, and Liverpool, where he has become a superstar of the premier League. It is not just at club level where Salah has thrived, he has been a mainstay of Egypt’s national team and led them to the finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years, 12 months after reaching the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Written in a lively, buzzing style and filled with fun features, fantastic photographs, and enlightening quotes, this book celebrates his greatest moments and most famous goals, including the goals which have made him one of the world’s most watchable superstars.
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  • Ultimate X-Men Vol. 9: The Tempest

    Brian K. Vaughan, Brandon Peterson

    Paperback (Marvel, Aug. 30, 2006)
    Professor Xavier--the mentor of the X-Men--is forced to confront his past sins when his own son explodes into a destructive force, and Jean Grey turns to the dark side, forcing the team to strike down one of their own in order to save themselves and the world. Original.
  • The Ultimate Book of Horses

    Sandra Laboucarie, Hélène Convert

    Hardcover (Twirl, April 7, 2020)
    Learn all about the lives and history of horses: Mustangs run wild through the plains, a veterinarian cares for a horse's injured hoof... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the world of horses to life. Readers will learn all about the different horse breeds, the different types of work that they do, and how to care for and train horses. Any child who loves animals will adore this extraordinary look at horses. - Supersized spreads feature marvelously detailed illustrations that just beg to be pored over again and again - More than 40 interactive flaps, tabs, and more to keep kids engaged - A captivating adventure that brings horses and the magic of books to life in young minds Fans of How Things Work will also enjoy the stunning details and interactive fun of The Ultimate Book of Horses. - Great family read-aloud book - Books for kids ages 5-8 - Books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school children
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  • The Ultimates: 1

    Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie

    Paperback (Marvel, April 12, 2006)
    Comic Book #1
  • Ultimate Fantastic Four Vol. 2: Doom

    Warren Ellis, Stuart Immonen

    Paperback (Marvel, Nov. 5, 2008)
    After a bizarre experiment unexpectedly imbued them with extraordinary powers, high-school genius Reed Richards and his fellow adventurers must learn to adapt to their amazing new situation. But before they can even begin to get accustomed, former classmate Victor Van Damme - who was caught in the same experiment that gave the Fantastic Four their superhuman powers - returns to exact his revenge!
  • Cristiano Ronaldo: The Ultimate Fan Book

    Iain Spragg

    Hardcover (Carlton Publishing Group, April 1, 2015)
    Jam-packed with facts, stats, and photographs, this is the ultimate book for fans of soccer superstar Cristiano RonaldoGiving insight into the life and career of the 2013 FIFA World Footballer of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo, this book delves into his childhood on the small island of Madeira; joining Sporting Clube in the Portuguese capital Lisbon; and lighting up the European stage, with starring roles for Manchester United and Real Madrid. A player known for outstanding skill, devastating pace, fantastic ball control, and incredible power shooting with either foot, few contemporaries can match his talents. Written in a lively, buzzing style and filled with fun features, fantastic photographs, and enlightening quotes, this book celebrates the Portuguese maestro's early life—he was named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan—and his career on and off the pitch. All in all this is a highly entertaining insight into a pro soccer legend.
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  • DK Ultimate Panoramic Atlas

    Wim Jenkins

    Hardcover (Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, )
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