Inside Out, Chartwell – serie

Engage children with a 3D tour of one of nature’s most amazing transformations—the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly! From a tiny egg that could balance on the head of pin, a caterpillar hatches, grows, and creates a chrysalis. When it cracks open, a butterfly emerges and stretches its wings. This amazing transformation takes place in just a few weeks. In Inside Out Butterfly, children follow one of nature’s most remarkable shape shifters on an extraordinary journey. A layered 3-D model of a butterfly centers each section, introducing readers to features of a caterpillar and butterfly’s anatomy and behavior. Through engaging illustrations, photos, and text, Inside Out Butterfly explores:The different phases of a butterfly’s lifeButterfly wing patterns and shapeHow to attract butterfliesButterfly migration factsAnd more!Butterflies are endlessly fascinating. Inside Out Butterfly gives kids a closeup look at the winged beauties that come to life in the garden each spring.Also in the Inside Out Series: Inside Out Dragon, Inside Out T-Rex, Inside Out Pirate Ship, Inside Out Human Brain, Inside Out Shark, Inside Out Volcano

Discover the amazing ways trees change our world for the better in this interactive die-cut book for kids ages 7 to 12. Step into the forest. Under the canopy of trees, there is a whole world to explore. A layered 3D model of a tree centers each section of Inside Out Forest, guiding you through a tree’s growth cycle and the seasons of the year. As you turn the pages, you discover how sun, water, and soil help a small seed to grow, with each nutrient playing a part in sustaining a tree’s life. As it grows, a tree enables life for all creatures on Earth by helping to produce the air we breathe.Through engaging illustrations, photos, and text, Inside Out Forest explores:How seedlings growThe process of photosynthesisPollinationHow trees change through the seasonsThe decomposition cycleAnd more!You’ll be amazed by the many important functions trees play in nature and how forest ecosystems help humans and animals alike, making connections between many important STEM topics. Inside Out Forest celebrates the wonderful forest biomes found around the world and the many animals that call them home.

Discover the amazing human body, system by system and layer by layer, and the incredible things it is capable of with Inside Out Human Body.What do you think is the most amazing machine in the universe? A superconductor? The modern computer? A rocket ship? Think again: It’s the human body! Astonishingly intricate and complex, your body grows, heals itself, and performs a mind-boggling number of complex functions all at the same time.Inside Out Human Body features a layered 3-D model of the human body that serves as the center point of each section, revealing key body parts and functions, alongside entertaining and informative text that explains how the body works.Take an incredible journey through:  The powerful muscular systemThe “bone zone” (aka the skeletal system)The long and windy road of the digestive systemThe blood-pumping circulatory systemThe forty-seven-mile long nervous systemAnd beyond!Each section is fully illustrated with colorful diagrams and includes fun, interactive lessons for you to try yourself. You can learn how to take your own pulse, how to make your arms float, and even what the color of your urine means.Sometimes the most incredible wonders are right under our noses.

Get to know the most compelling and mysterious dinosaur of them all, inside and out, with this illustrated die-cut book.The Tyrannosaurus rex has long been hailed as the king of the dinosaurs, but what do scientists really know about this prehistoric creature? Inside Out T Rex shows you all the clues they’ve gathered!Loaded with awesome illustrations and captivating text, a die-cut model within the book’s pages takes you inside T. rex’s body to reveal, layer by layer, how these giant beasts lived more than 65 million years ago.You won’t need a time machine to see this giant, fearsome predator in amazing detail! Each page of Inside Out T Rex brings you even deeper into the world of the Tyrannosaurus rex. Explore all your questions about this incredible creature, including:  What were those tiny arms used for?How fast did T. rex run?Did T. rex lay eggs?Was T. rex smart?How strong was T. rex’s bite?You will be amazed by how its specialized anatomy, from its razor-sharp teeth, to its massive size, to its squishy insides established it as the top of the prehistoric food chain.

Explore the creeping, crawling, flying world of insects with this layered 3-D book abuzz with incredible facts and images.Nearly 80 percent of Earth’s species are insects. From ladybugs to lice and cockroaches to cicadas, the more than 900 types of insects on the planet are endlessly fascinating. Inside Out Insects introduces kids to the basics about these amazing creatures, from their bodies to their homes and their role in the ecosystem.  Featuring a die-cut model of a stag beetle, Inside Out Insects helps kids learn about insects with bite-sized bits of information and engaging illustrations and photos that explore:Insect anatomySocial systems such as beehives and anthillsInsect “jobs” Pests such as liceAnd more!Insects play an important role in the environment. This fun interactive book makes learning about them fun!Also in the Inside Out Series:Inside Out Forest, Inside Out Earth, Inside Out T-Rex, Inside Out Shark, Inside Out Volcano

Discover the ocean’s gentle giants with this layered 3-D book featuring fascinating facts, photos, and illustrations. Known for their massive size, graceful movements, haunting calls, and familiar social behavior, whales have captured our hearts and imaginations. Inside Out Whale takes kids on an exciting exploration of this delightful species, which includes some of Earth’s largest and most intelligent creatures.A die-cut model of a whale centers each section, introducing readers to features of a whale’s anatomy and behavior. Through engaging illustrations, photos, and text, Inside Out Whale explores:What whales eatHow whales reproduceWhale social bondingHow whales help keep the ocean ecosystem healthyAnd more!Whales have so many special traits that make them captivating to read about, and Inside Out Whale is a fun way to learn about them, perfect for curious kids.  Also in the Inside Out Series: Inside Out Forest, Inside Out Earth, Inside Out T-Rex, Inside Out Shark, Inside Out Volcano

Introduce kids to the fascinating world of our solar system with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide.There is so much more to space than what we see from Earth. From our burning hot sun to the icy vastness of the Kuiper Belt, Inside Out Solar System invites children to explore the planets, moons, and other wonders that make up our cosmic neighborhood.Centered around an interactive 3D model that changes with every page, this fun, educational book helps young readers understand our amazing solar system with vibrant illustrations, photos, and bite-sized facts. Inside Out Solar System explores:Each planet’s unique featuresThe sun and its powerful influenceMoons, asteroids, and cometsThe vastness of space beyond our solar systemAnd more!This engaging guide helps kids understand the dynamic, ever-changing nature of our solar system and sparks a lifelong curiosity about the universe.Also in the Inside Out series:Inside Out Earth, Inside Out Dragon, Inside Out T-Rex, Inside Out Pirate Ship, Inside Out Human Brain, Inside Out Shark, Inside Out Volcano.

Get to know the lovable woolly mammoth from the outside in with this interactive, layered die-cut book. Inside Out Woolly Mammoth takes kids on an exciting prehistoric journey to explore this incredible extinct mammal and the world it lived in. A layered 3D model of a woolly mammoth anchors each section, giving young readers a unique look at its anatomy, adaptations, and daily life. Through lively illustrations, fascinating fossil discoveries, and accessible text, Inside Out Woolly Mammoth explores:How woolly mammoths stayed warm during the Ice AgeThe purpose of their tusks and trunksWhere they lived and traveledWhat fossils teach us about their extinctionAnd more!Woolly mammoths are some of history’s most captivating creatures, and Inside Out Woolly Mammoth makes learning about them immersive and fun—perfect for curious kids eager to dig into the past.Also available from Chartwell Books’ Inside Out series:Inside Out ButterflyInside Out DragonInside Out EarthInside Out ForestInside Out Human BodyInside Out Human BrainInside Out InsectsInside Out T RexInside Out VolcanoInside Out WhaleInside Out Solar SystemInside Out Geodes & Gems

Dig up Earth’s hidden treasures with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide to geodes and gemstones.Introduce kids to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals with Inside Out Geodes & Gems. From glittering crystals inside rough geodes to brilliant gemstones shaped by heat and pressure, this fun and informative book invites children to delve deep into the wonders of the natural world.Centered around an interactive 3D model that changes with every page, this fun, educational book helps young readers explore geology through vibrant illustrations, photos, and bite-sized facts. Inside Out Geodes & Gems explores:How geodes form and what’s insideThe differences between rocks, minerals, and gemstonesHow crystals grow and get their shapesFamous gemstones The powerful forces inside Earth that create natural treasuresAnd more!This engaging guide reveals the dynamic processes that shape our planet and sparks a lifelong curiosity about earth science and the treasures waiting to be discovered.Also available from Chartwell Books’ Inside Out series:Inside Out ButterflyInside Out DragonInside Out EarthInside Out ForestInside Out Human BodyInside Out Human BrainInside Out InsectsInside Out T RexInside Out VolcanoInside Out WhaleInside Out Solar SystemInside Out Woolly Mammoth

Give kids a thrilling peek at the life of the notorious prehistoric predator with this interactive, layered 3D book. Inside Out Velociraptor introduces children to one of the most fascinating dinosaurs that ever lived. Incredibly smart and speedy, the velociraptor was a hunter that preyed on amphibians and even other reptiles. Through colorful illustrations, an interactive die-cut, and accessible text, this engaging book explores:The velociraptor’s unique anatomyThe environments they lived inThe mysteries of their originAnd more!Velociraptors look like fantasy creatures, but they once roamed the planet. Inside Out Velociraptor makes learning about them fun—ideal for young dino fans who can’t get enough of their favorite prehistoric animals.Also available from Chartwell Books’ Inside Out series:Inside Out ButterflyInside Out DragonInside Out EarthInside Out ForestInside Out Human BodyInside Out Human BrainInside Out InsectsInside Out T RexInside Out VolcanoInside Out WhaleInside Out Solar SystemInside Out Geodes & Gems

Introduce kids to the incredible workings of a beehive, from the inside out, with this interactive 3D model.What’s the buzz about beehives? They’re among nature’s most fascinating environments! From the outside, a beehive has an amazing shape, created by the bees themselves. Inside, there’s a whole world inhabited by workers, drones, and a queen—all playing an important role in the ecosystem. Inside Out Beehive gives kids an up-close view of it all. A layered 3D model of a beehive centers each section, introducing readers to hive life. Through engaging, colorful illustrations, photos, and bite-sized text, Inside Out Beehive explores:The social structure of the hiveThe process of making a honeycombHow honey is producedHow bees communicateAnd more!Bees are critical to so many parts of life on planet Earth. Inside Out Beehive gives young readers an appreciation for these tiny wonder workers.Also available from the Inside Out series: Inside Out Dragon, Inside Out T-Rex, Inside Out Pirate Ship, Inside Out Human Brain, Inside Out Shark, and Inside Out Volcano

What’s going on inside your head? With this interactive die-cut book, dive under your cranium and deep into your cerebrum and cerebellum to uncover the mysteries of your body’s supercomputer. Amazingly powerful and complex, the brain is an endless source of fascination. Flipping through Inside Out Human Brain, discover a layered 3D model of the brain serving as the center point of each section. Each motion, feeling, and physical response you experience originates here in your body’s central command area. Moving from the front to the back of the brain, learn about the functions of each lobe.Through engaging illustrations, photos, and text, Inside Out Human Brain explores:   The outer layer of the brain that protects the interior The functions of each lobe The cerebellum or “little brain” The brain stem The brain’s neural network And more! Each section includes colorful photos and illustrations that bring brain science to life. Next time you open your mouth to speak, call to mind a past event, or inhale a delicious scent, you’ll know what part of your brain to thank.There’s no more fascinating journey than the one inside, discovering how the amazing brain keeps us standing, speaking, sensing and more!

A rumble, a whisp of smoke, a plume of ash: one of Earth’s hundreds of active volcanoes has begun to erupt! Learn the ins and outs of these amazing landforms in this interactive die-cut book.  A layered 3D model of a volcano centers each section of Inside Out Volcano, guiding you through the steps of a volcanic eruption from its starting point beneath the Earth’s crust. As you turn the pages, learn about different types of volcanoes, types of eruptions, and their power both to destroy and to sustain life.  Through engaging illustrations, photos, and text, Inside Out Volcano explores:   Tectonic plates and how they interact The process leading up to an eruption The shapes and sizes of volcanoes Historic eruptions such as the one that destroyed Pompeii Myths surrounding volcanoes And more! You will be fascinated by the sheer variety of volcanoes and eruptions on Earth, learning that even volcanoes believed to be extinct can surprise volcanologists and roar back to life.Inside Out Volcano delves into volcanoes’ unpredictable origins and details how they’ve helped shape our world.

Enter the hidden world of dragons—turn the pages of this interactive die-cut book to reveal a trove of lore surrounding these mythical creatures. From their terrifying appearance to their magical powers and treasure-filled lairs, Inside Out Dragon uncovers dragon secrets from around the world and across history. Each layer, spectacularly illustrated in fabulous and frightening detail, takes you further into dragon myth and legend. Page by page, you will discover:   Dragons’ unique anatomical features, including dragon wings, dragon teeth, and dragon tails Dragon myths and legends from a variety of different cultures and countries Magical powers that different kinds of dragons possess, such as breathing fire and granting wishes Where dragons live and hide Test your dragon knowledge and take a look inside!