The holiday season offers up a great opportunity to get a kid hooked on reading.  This years selection of 3D books are perfect for the kid who likes facts!  Add to that the newest in Pop-up reading and you’re sure to have a hit.

Guinness World Records 2009

Guinness World Records 2009 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and books in the world. The 2009 edition features 3D Photographic Features, Gatefold pages, new urban design, new approaches to poplar themes, 100% new photography and an eye-catching ’sunburst’ holographic cover! The book comes with a pair of 3D glasses to view more than 20 3D photographs throughout the book.
Guinness World Records (2008)

The 3D version of this annual book is the best yet. The kids really like the 3D features and the photos and info is more interesting than ever. If you’re looking for the glasses, look part way through the book. You’ll find them secured, just pull out and your good to go!

3-D World Atlas and Tour

Much more than an atlas this book is a virtual travel experience! It includes more than 40 maps 30 feature articles on impressive places and more than 50 eye-popping 3-D photos of the world’s most interesting sights. Readers visit the Grand Canyon look down from the top of the Eiffel Tower “snorkel” in the Great Barrier Reef peek inside a blue ice cave in Antarctica and more! Physical maps are also rendered in 3-D so mountains bulge out from the page.
Chronicle Books (2008)

Every home needs an atlas, but few come to life like this 3D version.  You won’t need to worry about losing the glasses, the publisher has created a nice little storage pocket at the front of the boo - plus, they’ve included a second pair for sharing.

Sports Illustrated: Kids In Your Face: A 3d Look At The World Of Sports

Filled with exciting state-of-the-art 3-D images taken by veteran “Sports Illustrated” photographer Klutho, this collection features just about every sport there is. The high-grade 3-D glasses can also be used to view a special online gallery of bonus 3-D images. Full color. Consumable.
Time Inc. (2008)

This book will appeal the both kids and adults and make a great family gift if your family is into sports.  The 3D effects are excellent and the book covers a wide variety of sports.  THE 3D glasses will stay safe in the storage pocket located on the inside cover.

Moon Landing

This extraordinary pop-up book introduces kids to the history of a ground breaking missing, the first moon landing.  Acclaimed author Richard Platt focuses on humankind’s dreams of traveling to the moon, the race to conquer space, the technology needed to reach the moon and sustain the astronauts in space, and the moon landing itself. Re-creating the excitement of the expedition are extraordinary pop-ups depicting a rocket, the lunar module, a spaceship, and a spectacular spherical moon, while booklets and flaps offer readers a wealth of intriguing facts.
Chronicle Books (2008)

This book is an amazing collection of photos and facts.  The pop-up component makes this a fun read with kids who are learning about space travel, interested in learning about moon landing, or not interested at all but like cool books.  Moon Landing,  is one of those “pop-up” books that will be opened over and over again. 

Posted on December 1st, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Christmas, Family Fun, Gifts for Grade Schoolers, Gifts for Tweens