Educational Nature Series Features Eye-Popping Panoramas and Mesmerizing Transparent Layers

SAN DIEGO, January 2010 — Silver Dolphin Books, a leading publisher of quality, innovative, interactive and educational children’s books, announced today the spring 2010 release of the next title in its 3-D Explorer series, 3-D Explorer: Earth ($17.95, ages 7 and up, 32 pages) scheduled for April release.

It’s time to explore the secrets of the natural world—layer by layer—with these innovative titles in the 3-D Explorer series. Written and researched by scientists working in the field, young naturalists will go far beneath the oceans’ surfaces, deep into the rain forests and far beyond planet Earth, where they will discover extraordinary environments. Each book features five stunning, three-dimensional pop-up panoramas consisting of transparent layers that reveal the different zones found in each of these unique habitats. Filled with engaging facts, spectacular photography, and in-depth profiles the 3-D Explorer series is the perfect learning tool for curious kids.

3-D Explorer: Earth
Roughly 4.6 billion years ago, Earth was just a red-hot molten ball in the solar system. Since then the planet has evolved tremendously. Packed with astonishing photographs and intriguing facts, this dramatic pop-up book provides one-of-a-kind glimpse into our planet’s inner workings, including a spectacular volcanic eruption and a depiction of life in the arctic. Kids will also learn about Earth’s early history, its constantly changing surface, landmasses and extreme weather. A journey like no other!

The perfect gift idea for any occasion, 3-D Explorer: Earth debuts at retail in April 2010 and will be available online and wherever fine books are sold.