Disney Pixar Cars: Character Encyclopedia Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Includes Mattel EXCLUSIVE die-cast model and a poster-sized collector's list! Mattel has sold more than 250 million die-cast cars from Cars, Cars 2, and Cars Toons. Now you can find them all in one place: DK's Disney•Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia! Featuring more than 250 different die-cast Cars models, this all-inclusive encyclopedia includes a character profile for each model with model descriptions, year created, unique characteristics, and much, much more! For the avid collector or the young die-hard Cars fan, Disney•Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia will be a must-have for both! © 2012 Disney
Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: DK Children; Csm Nov Ha edition (July 16, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756688701
ISBN-13: 978-0756688707
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
This would better have been titled a "Diecast Catalog" rather than a "Character Encyclopedia", since the characters included are only those for which a diecast model has been issued. For "Cars" that seems to be a fairly complete selection, and all of the many variations issued for each seem to be included. For "Cars 2", though, there are a number of obvious omissions. (Where, for instance, is Siddeley, the jet?)I also object to the fact that for some characters, the listed "Vehicle" on which it is based is fictitious, even when the character was obviously based on a real vehicle. For instance, it is fairly well known that Professor Z was a Zundapp Janus, that Max Schnell was a Mercedes, that Victor H. was a Yugo and that the Queen was a Rolls Royce.Nevertheless, I appreciate the details provided for each car, and seeing all of the variations on Mater (as seen in his dreams!) in the back of the book is worth the price of admission. The comprehensive index, which lists the location of every variation, is welcome. This book is for everyone who likes the "Cars" movies, and not just the kids!I hope that Pixar and DK eventually do an updated edition which includes EVERY identifiable character seen in either movie and the short subjects (whether issued as a diecast or not), and that they do it as a much slimmer book that omits the free diecast and poster. (The actual printed material is only about 1/3 the total thickness of this book, and I'm not sure I have room on my bookshelf!)(P.S. The book "Meet the Cars" is actually much more complete, though it doesn't show all of the variations found in the diecasts.)
I thought it would have ALL of the characters since it is called an encyclopedia but it didn't. It showed various kinds of the same character but didn't show all the cars that my son has but doesn't know the names of them.
My 3 year old grandson loves this book of all the "Cars" characters. He is collecting the diecast Disney cars and I can read about each one to him as he acquires it. I love this book because through it I have learned the names of the "Cars" characters and can talk about them with my grandson. We use the book to play our own games...turning to a random page and matching the car we find with one in his collection. He can point out the cars he would like to have so I can order one every now and then as a surprise!
My son is such a Disney car lover its border line out of control! I saw this character encyclopedia and instantly knew that he would love it! This books has a lot of different cars in it. It also has cars from both Cars and Cars 2 They also have fun facts about the cars and there release information. Im not sure in there is a newer version on this book or not because I know a lot of the cars have been re-released again and this book doesnt have that information in it. Overall thought this book is looked at daily, he is always referencing back to it any time he gets a new car, or forgets one of his cars names. Wonderful addition to any car lover out there!
If you have a die hard Disney Cars fan at home, this book is a must! Your no. 1 fan will feel as though you bought him/her all the cars they have always wanted. And at the same time, they will read and learn all these names and keep educating you on the World of Disney Cars. Just remember to check the book for any razor blade cuts before you pass it to your die hard fan. Once the compartment with the car is opened, it's unreturnable...we learned the hard way.
I started buying the Disney Mattel Cars for my son when he was born, it soon became an obsession, I only realized when my husband asked me whether the cars were for me or my boy....Great book. It would be nice if there was some kind of checklist. There are pages specific to each car - i.e Mater gets his own page showing various versions. My son often asks to read 'mommy's book'. He's desperate to get his hands on the car that comes with it. Poor kid! A good purchase for the Disney Cars enthusiast.
I work with pre-schoolers who love the Cars movies. We have been playing with all the various cars. Sometimes we don't know the name of the the specific car. We look in this book. It's a great souce of information for the pre-schooler or older child or adult who collects these toys.Its for a child to learn the names of the various cars. They will never get tired of looking through thius book. It was well worth the price. The pictures and information are a great source of information and delight.I would highly recommend this book.
It is a great way to introduce your little ones in to reading.Has great descriptions of all the cars and the kid loved it, he devours the book and return to see the movies. Great for kids under 6 years old.If they like the movies, they'll love this books. Promote reading!
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