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  • The Story of Titanic for Children: Astonishing Little-Known Facts and Details About the Most Famous Ship in the World

    Joe Fullman

    Paperback (Carlton Kids, March 6, 2018)
    It was a night to remember—when the “unsinkable” ship sunk. Introduce children to the unforgettable story of the Titanic. More than a century after it crashed into an iceberg, the Titanic remains as compelling as ever. Now children can explore its beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design, and relive the tragic sinking of the world’s most famous ship. Rich in visual detail, this insightful look at the unfolding disaster will hold kids spellbound with intriguing facts and real-life stories.
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  • One Direction Party Pack: Host the Ultimate 1D Party!

    Carlton Books

    Paperback (Carlton Kids, Aug. 5, 2014)
    1D devotees—party on, with this ultimate pack for fans of the band! It's got everything you need to plan the best time ever: a book loaded with fun ideas for One Direction party games and activities, plus press-out dolls of the boys to dress up, photos to cut out and keep, cool invitations, lots of reusable stickers, and a fabulous poster. Whether it's a sleepover, a birthday bash, a karaoke sing-along, or a screening of the 1D movie, you'll host the event of the year! Includes: o Six invites to cut out and give to friendso Approximately 50 reusable stickerso Six special keepsake One Direction photoso Press-out dolls of all five boys for you to dress-upo A large 15 x 21 3/4- inch poster
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  • Harry Styles: Evolution of a Modern Superstar

    Malcolm Croft

    Hardcover (Carlton Books, Aug. 7, 2018)
    Harry Styles went from boy-band fame to solo superstar! This richly illustrated biography charts his rapid rise and how he’s becoming the renaissance man of the twenty-first century—before he even celebrates his 21st birthday. Escaping from boy-band success isn’t always easy—but since Harry Styles left One Direction, the multitalented singer and songwriter has released an album that debuted internationally at Number One; become a Hollywood star in the film Dunkirk; and made his mark as a fashion icon. Here is the first illustrated biography of the pop phenomenon and his 2017-18 global tour to 20 different countries. It explores, in an enthusiastic fan-focused style, the evolution of Styles’s career, from his discovery on the TV show X-Factor, to his six years with One Direction, to his world-conquering run as a solo artist.
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  • BTS: The Ultimate Fan Book: Experience the K-Pop Phenomenon!

    Malcolm Croft

    Hardcover (Carlton Books, May 7, 2019)
    Everyone’s talking about BTS! For fans of the K-pop phenomenon, this is the ultimate guide to everything you want to know about the band. The members of BTS are global icons acclaimed for their record-smashing, barrier-breaking, trendsetting dance-pop and hip-hop, as well as their personal philosophies. While the 1960s had Beatlemania, today, BTS reigns supreme, with a loyal army of fans leading the way as they proceed to conquer the world. BTS: The Ultimate Fan Book is the first celebration of this colorful phenomenon from Korea, exploring in detail the group’s origins, success, seven members, fashion, philosophies, awards, albums, music, fans, and live shows. Beautiful photographs accompany and highlight coverage of the group’s kaleidoscope of personalities and passions that have made them into more than just musical icons: they are a way of life.
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  • We Love Mario!: Fantastic Facts, Game Reviews, Character Profiles

    Jon Hamblin

    Paperback (Carlton Books, Nov. 5, 2019)
    The essential unauthorized guide to everything Super Mario, loaded with facts, fun, and secrets from more than 35 years of the popular game. Celebrate the world's most famous plumber with this fantastic unofficial guide to gaming’s greatest hero. Packed with illustrations, We Love Mario! features a treasure trove of entertaining background, from the character’s earliest appearances to his current superstardom in Super Mario Odyssey. All the best games are rated and their hidden secrets revealed. Plus, fans can find out more about Mario’s world and even discover which Mario character they are. Nobody comes close to matching Mario’s fame, and this is a fun, irreverent look at Nintendo's greatest icon.
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  • Shawn Mendes: Ultimate Fan Book

    Malcolm Croft

    Hardcover (Carlton Books, March 5, 2019)
    The ultimate illustrated hardcover dedicated to the singer who’s causing a worldwide fan frenzy—now expanded with an extra eight pages! With every album he releases, excitement over Shawn Mendes’s work just keeps growing. This richly illustrated book enthusiastically delves into the heartthrob’s background: his discovery on Vine, use of social media to connect with his millions of followers and fans, world tour, chart-topping albums and EP, and friendship with such high-profile musical mentors as Taylor Swift, Fifth Harmony, Hailee Steinfeld, The Vamps, and Austin Mahone. Eight added pages to the previous edition include fabulous new photos of the music superstar!
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  • Fifo Musical Animals ABC

    Hayley Rose, Mark Sean Wilson

    Hardcover (Flowered Press, March 15, 2017)
    Have you ever seen a quail play the quena? Or maybe a horse play the harp? Fifo has, and you're invited to his magical, musical concert A-Z. Does your child love animals or bounce to the beat of your favorite song? Discover a fun way to learn the alphabet through this interactive guide combining the love of animals with the magic of music.The best ABC book for toddlers.Fifo Musical Animals ABC is a colorful and entertaining way to explore the alphabet using animals and instruments. This interactive book helps to start a conversation between you and your toddler. "Fifo plays the harp with a horse." What other words begin with H? What sound does a horse make? How would you play a harp? Do you have a favorite animal? There is no end to the possibilities which will be sure to ignite a conversation and spark the imagination of young and old alike.Music can have a profound positive impact on your child's life, and what better way than to introduce it to them at a young age with Fifo Musical Animals ABC. A fun, educational concert sure to inspire audiences young and old.10 proven benefits of playing a musical instrument:1. Increases memory capacity2. boosts team skills3. teaches perseverance4. enhances coordination5. improves reading and comprehension skills6 . sharpens concentration7. fosters self-expression and relieves stress8. promotes social skills9. teaches discipline10. promotes happiness"A lifetime of enjoyment, creativity and sharing awaits all these lucky children who learn a musical instrument, which will bring them joy and happiness, and this book is a wonderful way to start this exciting journey!" - Chris de Burgh (International recording artist - Lady in Red)Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Silver Medal for Preschool Books.FAPA President's Award Gold Medal for Children's Picture Books.Mom's Choice Awards Silver Medal for Children's Picture Books.The Fifo the Bear series.Targeted for children ages 1-6, this is the third book in a series of books featuring Fifo the Bear. Fifo the Bear books are books meant to be read with your children, taking each page at a time and having a fun, interactive discussion to promote bonding and enhance the learning experience. Grab them all; great fun for the whole family.
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  • The Story of the Second World War for Children

    Peter Chrisp

    Paperback (Carlton Kids, April 2, 2019)
    Published in association with Imperial War Museums, The Story of the Second World War for Children sensitively teaches kids about history’s deadliest conflict. Packed with photographs, maps, and detailed cross-sections of famous tanks, aircraft, submarines, and warships, this fascinating exploration of the Second World War outlines key battles and shows how the conflict affected people across the world—not just the soldiers fighting on land, at sea, and in the air, but also the children evacuated to the countryside, bombed-out city dwellers, and civilians working in munitions factories. Bite-sized feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to youngsters, including life inside a U-boat; spy and resistance equipment; a wartime recipe; and the trials of surviving a Russian winter as a soldier.
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  • Monster Truck Superstars

    William Petty

    Hardcover (Carlton Kids, May 12, 2020)
    Get ready to discover your favorite monster trucks and the awesome tricks they can do. Packed with record-breaking stats and facts, this is the ultimate high-octane introduction to these mighty monsters! Which mega-machine has the biggest tires? The fastest speeds? The coolest features? Find out all about the best trucks ever! Filled with flips, jumps, crashes, and more, Monster Trucks Superstars thoroughly covers these irresistible vehicles, from their wild paint jobs and crazy attachments to their protective roll cages and specially made seats. Take a close look at the Max-D (for “maximum destruction), which pushes gravity to the limits with new and exciting tricks; the fine-tuned, super-speedy Raminator; the Monster Mutt, with its trademark ears and wagging tail; and the fearsome El Toro Loco. Every one is thrilling and unique!
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  • Poodunnit: How to Track Animals by their Poop, Footprints and More!

    Carlton Books

    Paperback (Carlton Kids, March 3, 2020)
    Do you know your dung from your droppings—and poodunnit? Learn how to track animals by their poop, footprints, and more! Get the scoop on poop—discover whodunnit with Poodunnit! Can you tell the difference between the delicate droppings of a deer and the smelly scat of a fox? Did you know that a whale’s poo is orange—or which dung can be burnt for fuel? Can you identify which creatures have been in your backyard? Find out in the ultimate detective guide to animals around the world—camels in the desert, polar bears in the Arctic, jaguars in the Amazon rainforest, fish in the ocean, and so many more! Read the clues and guess which animal made what, then turn the page to find the answers—you may be surprised at the animals you discover. Fun illustrations and photos; clear, humorous text; and “scat stats” with essential facts, make this the perfect book for kids curious about the animals around them.
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  • Minecraft Master Builder Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Dragons, Packed with Amazing Mythical Facts to Inspire You!

    Carlton Books

    Paperback (Carlton Books, March 3, 2020)
    Be a builder of dragons! Create 13 expertly designed and fantastic creatures in Minecraft with this incredible step-by-step guide. Minecraft is arguably the world’s most influential online game, and now its modeling gets a fun fantasy twist with dragons of all shapes and sizes! This step-by-step player’s manual helps children aged 9+, as well as “kids of all ages” (i.e. mom and dad), build incredible masterpieces inspired by monsters of legend, as well as real-life dragon-like creatures. There’s even information on all kinds of dragons, with pictures, facts, and mythology. Featuring everything from cockatrices to dragonets, Komodo dragons to ice dragons, this cool interactive guide will inspire readers to push their imaginations to the limit as they construct amazing Minecraft models. And each build is rated a Quick, Intermediate, Master, or Supreme Master Build, so you’ll know how hard it is to make and how long it will take.
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  • Harry Kane: The Ultimate Fan Book

    Adrian Besley

    Hardcover (Sterling Publishing, Feb. 4, 2020)
    Meet one of the hottest stars of world soccer: Harry Kane, winner of the Golden Boot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Harry Kane, member of the Tottenham Hotspurs and captain of the English national team, keeps racking up new records and accolades: the superstar striker has scored against every single team he faced in the Premier League, and, in 2017, earned the most goals by any player in Europe. This photo- and stat-packed fan book follows his phenomenal career, from the street of Walthamstow and his early training to the biggest stadiums in the game—including the setbacks that made him determined to prove his naysayers wrong.
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