# Augmented Reality Books Dorling Kindersley Launches Kid's Publications with High-Tech Features By Steph Lapez | Published 2011-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-reading1 References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoxHt9OPouw&) & [cn.dk](http://cn.dk.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9780756672157,00.html) Reading was always a way to let one's imagination run free, but what happens when you grow up in a digital generation where life runs at an incredibly fast pace and then there is no time to stop, sit down, and read? Enter the popularity of the introduction of [e-books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindle-colorsoft-kids), and now, books with [augment reality technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutar) in it, just like Dorling Kindersley's releases. Dorling Kindersley has recently published and launched two children's book called the 'Human Body' and 'Dinosaurs.' Like every book, at the turn of each page comes content and illustration related to the subject of the story. Unlike most books however, some of these pages contain "markers" (which is basically a bar code), which when flashed towards the web cam, generates cool [3D interactive graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagix) on one's computer screen. Readers can manipulate the graphics by rotating the book or camera slowly turning one's imagination into a reality! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Augmented Reality Technology:** The integration of augmented reality technology in books presents opportunities for interactive and immersive reading experiences. - **Interactive Learning:** Books with augmented reality features offer a new way for children to engage with educational content through interactive graphics and manipulation. - **Digitization of Reading:** The combination of e-books and augmented reality in publications reflects the ongoing digitization trend in the reading industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore the incorporation of augmented reality in books to enhance reader engagement and offer unique interactive experiences. - **Education:** The education sector can leverage augmented reality books to revolutionize learning by providing immersive and interactive educational content. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop innovations and platforms to support the integration of augmented reality technology in books and expand its applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice-Activated Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readyland.md) - [AR-Powered Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-library-board-of-singapore.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Interactive AI Audio Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owl-dragon-a-magical-adventure.md) - [Immersive Reading Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader-1.md) - [AI Reading Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booxtory-20.md) - [Phygital Kids Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacto.md) - [Augmented Reality Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moli-fernyx.md) - [AR-Enhanced Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutar.md)