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The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 42,66 MB

Release : 2021-07-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0744052610

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Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in this climate-related installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's ebook, engineering expert Kiki and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice. To make matters worse, one of the ship's scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn't returned. It's up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day! Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission! Enter the frozen world... With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist ebook by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things arctic. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information on the arctic world and the effects of melting sea ice. At the end of the ebook, you'll find "Kiki's Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this ebook is outstanding and great for a classroom read! Get Ready to join the Secret Explorers Club The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational ebooks encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love. This edge-of-your-seat adventure ebook includes: - Fun facts and illustrations about polar bears - Simple and engaging explanations on how to survive in arctic conditions - Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions Complete the series Each ebook in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers' latest fictional mission. Don't miss out on more secret explorations! Take on an out-of-this-world mission in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers. Then take a trip up an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano.



The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 13,83 MB

Release : 2020-07-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 074402904X

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Dive into the world of The Secret Explorers and learn about ocean life in this action-packed first installment in a brand-new fiction series. Meet The Secret Explorers! This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission... In The Lost Whales, marine life expert Connor needs to use his underwater expertise to help save a pod of humpback whales that have lost their way. Along with space expert Roshni, he sets out in a submarine to search for a way to steer the whales back on track, but encounters unexpected problems along the way, including lost baby whales and a fleet of boats. Will The Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission? Packed with fun illustrations and facts about humpback whales, marine life, and how climate change is affecting the oceans, this thrilling adventure is perfect for emerging readers. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about the natural world fun.



The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 48,48 MB

Release : 2020-10-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 074403731X

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Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against pyramid thieves in the third installment of this action-packed, fact-filled chapter book series for kids ages 7–9. Take your little archaeologist on an educational adventure to ancient Egypt in this action-packed third instalment of DK Books’ new fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a “secret exploration”. In this children’s educational book, we follow history expert Gustavo on a thrilling journey to the west bank of the River Nile, also known as the land of the dead. Joined by engineering expert Kiki, they set out on a mission to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down. Along the way, they find themselves in tense situations that will have kids on the edge of their seats! They break into pyramids, go up against tomb robbers and stop them from stealing all the ancient treasures in The Great Pyramid of Giza built for Pharaoh Khufu. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission! Explore the World of Pyramids, Mummies, and Pharaohs With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers book by SJ King is the perfect gift book for children who love history! It’s written for kids aged 7-9 years and packed with lots of information on ancient Egyptian history and culture to give them a magical introduction to Ancient Egypt and the land of the dead. At the end of the book, you’ll find “Gustavo’s Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the archaeology facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list in the back of the book, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read! Get Ready to Join the Secret Explorers Club The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love. This exhilarating historical fiction book for kids is packed with: ● Fun facts and illustrations about ancient Egyptian religion, the Pharaohs, hieroglyphics and museums ● Simple and engaging explanations on how pyramids were built and mummies were made ● Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions Also available as an audiobook, narrated by actor Alfred Enoch.



The Secret Explorers and the Ice Age Adventure

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 44,65 MB

Release : 2022-05-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0744076765

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Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old. Learn all about the ice age and woolly mammoths in this prehistoric-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers—a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a “secret exploration.” In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Tamiko the dinosaur fanatic and Ollie the rainforest expert travel back in time to the ice age to lead a group of woolly mammoths away from a dangerous avalanche! (More story details to come). Let’s explore! With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Icy Adventure is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about extinct animals and the Earth’s climate, to give them an exciting introduction to the prehistoric world. At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Tamiko’s Mission Notes,” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!



The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 18,84 MB

Release : 2022-07-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0241605695

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Learn all about medieval knights and castles in this history themed instalment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky adventure when a ghostly figure shows up at a castle before a big tournament. Let's explore! With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles, and the ghosts! At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "Kiki's Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!



The Adventurer's Son

Author : Roman Dial

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 25,96 MB

Release : 2020-02-18

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 0062876627

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." —Anchorage Daily News Hailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial’s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son’s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica. In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica’s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: “I am not sure how long it will take me, but I’m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I’ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.” They were the last words Dial received from his son. As soon as he realized Cody Roman’s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues—the authorities suspected murder—the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth’s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son’s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment? Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer’s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery—a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer’s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.



The Secret Explorers and the Plant Poachers

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 23,98 MB

Release : 2021-10-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0241556538

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Learn all about forest life and the amazing Venus flytrap in this conservation themed instalment of BK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration". In this fun, fact-filled children's ebook, Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina, USA. There, they meet a botanist working to protect the amazing Venus flytrap - an endangered species of plant - from being stolen by poachers and sold for money. It'll take every bit of brainpower, bravery, and expertise that Leah and Gustavo have to stop the poachers and rescue the plants. Let's explore!



The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision

Author : SJ King

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 33,85 MB

Release : 2020-07-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0744029066

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Blast-off into space in this second adventure with The Secret Explorers, a brand-new fiction series. This group of brilliant kids comes together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries, and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station and receive their mission... In The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision, space expert Roshni leads a mission that's out of this world - literally! With rainforest expert Ollie, she is set the task of fixing the space probe orbiting Jupiter before a comet hits the planet. With the clock ticking, it's a race against time for the Secret Explorers as they dodge asteroids, complete daring spacewalks, and use all their skills to complete their mission. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about real-life missions to Jupiter, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about important elements of the story, such as how spacesuits work. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about space even more fun!



The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano

Author : SJ King

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,21 MB

Release : 2021-04-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1465499881

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Buckle up for an explosive adventure! Discover the dramatic power of an erupting volcano in this action-packed sixth installment of DK’s new educational fiction series! Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a “secret exploration”. This edge-of-your-seat science book for kids is packed with: • Fun facts and illustrations about the Earth’s tectonic plates • Simple and engaging explanations on how volcanoes are formed • Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions • Information that supports a STEM-based curriculum A new adventure unfolds In this fun, fact-filled children’s science book, we join volcanoes expert Cheng on an exciting mission to Mount Yasur on the island of Vanuatu. Joined by biology expert Leah, the team is beyond excited to witness a real-life volcanic eruption. But soon, excitement turns to worry when they realize that people are in danger. Working together swiftly and heroically, they must stage a rescue mission. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission! It’s the perfect gift for children aged 7-9 who love all things geology. Packed with lots of information on volcanoes, this epic adventure book gives them a thrilling introduction to earth science. Don’t let the discoveries stop Each book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers’ latest fictional mission. Don't miss out on more secret explorations! Dive into an underwater adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Finally, set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers.



The Secret of Our Success

Author : Joseph Henrich

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 464 pages

File Size : 38,22 MB

Release : 2017-10-17

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0691178437

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How our collective intelligence has helped us to evolve and prosper Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters, or avoiding predators. On the other hand, human groups have produced ingenious technologies, sophisticated languages, and complex institutions that have permitted us to successfully expand into a vast range of diverse environments. What has enabled us to dominate the globe, more than any other species, while remaining virtually helpless as lone individuals? This book shows that the secret of our success lies not in our innate intelligence, but in our collective brains—on the ability of human groups to socially interconnect and learn from one another over generations. Drawing insights from lost European explorers, clever chimpanzees, mobile hunter-gatherers, neuroscientific findings, ancient bones, and the human genome, Joseph Henrich demonstrates how our collective brains have propelled our species' genetic evolution and shaped our biology. Our early capacities for learning from others produced many cultural innovations, such as fire, cooking, water containers, plant knowledge, and projectile weapons, which in turn drove the expansion of our brains and altered our physiology, anatomy, and psychology in crucial ways. Later on, some collective brains generated and recombined powerful concepts, such as the lever, wheel, screw, and writing, while also creating the institutions that continue to alter our motivations and perceptions. Henrich shows how our genetics and biology are inextricably interwoven with cultural evolution, and how culture-gene interactions launched our species on an extraordinary evolutionary trajectory. Tracking clues from our ancient past to the present, The Secret of Our Success explores how the evolution of both our cultural and social natures produce a collective intelligence that explains both our species' immense success and the origins of human uniqueness.