Explorer Academy: the Tiger's Nest (Book 5)

Explorer Academy: the Tiger's Nest (Book 5)
Author: Trudi Trueit
Publisher: Under the Stars
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781426372605

NOW IN PAPERBACK: On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of disaster. Meanwhile, the team follows Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted by a familiar foe who's determined to stop him from completing his most important mission of all: retrieving the final pieces of his mother's cipher. In this life-and-death showdown, Cruz witnesses the ultimate sacrifice and uncovers a hidden message that makes him question his own mortality. The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover. And don't forget to check out the other books in the series: Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (1) Explorer Academy: The Falcon's Feather (2) Explorer Academy: The Double Helix (3) Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes (4) Explorer Academy: The Dragon's Blood (6) Explorer Academy Future Tech Explorer Academy Field Journal Explorer Academy Ultimate Activity Challenge Explorer Academy Codebreaking Activity Adventure Praise for the series: "This exciting, fast-paced, far-flung story is full of science facts and James Bond-like gadgets, accompanied by colored illustrations. The ending is guaranteed to keep readers eager for the next series installment." -Booklist "...a fully packed high-tech adventure that offers both cool, educational facts about the planet and a diverse cast of fun characters." -Kirkus Reviews "A fun, exciting, and action-packed ride that kids will love." -J.J. Abrams "I promise: Once you enter Explorer Academy, you'll never want to leave." -Valerie Tripp

Explorer Academy: The Dragon's Blood (Book 6)

Explorer Academy: The Dragon's Blood (Book 6)
Author: Trudi Trueit
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1426371683

An explosive revelation and a familiar face in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series. Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the gang heads to China in search of the second-to-last piece of the cipher. Under the watchful eye of a new adviser, life on the ship returns to almost normal...Almost. Just as things seem to be going smoothly, a familiar face shocks Cruz back into reality, and the final piece in this life-and-death scavenger hunt veers toward a dead end. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; Amazing inventions and gadgets; A cast of diverse, relatable characters; Secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; Vibrant illustrations, Elements of STEAM; National Geographic explorer profiles in The Truth Behind Section. Complete your collection with: The Nebula Secret (1) The Falcon's Feather (2) The Double Helix (3) The Star Dunes (4) The Tiger's Nest (5) Explorer Academy Code-Breaking Adventure Explorer Academy Ultimate Activity Challenge Explorer Academy Field Journal Explorer Academy Future Tech

Explorer Academy: the Star Dunes (Book 4)

Explorer Academy: the Star Dunes (Book 4)
Author: Trudi Trueit
Publisher: Under the Stars
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1426336810

"Cruz and his fellow recruits tackle challenging missions to dispense life-saving medication to gorillas, thwart pangolin poachers, and capture images of the last known cheetahs in Namibia--all the while discovering that protecting the world's threatened species is a dangerous business. Things turn deadly for Lani, Sailor, Emmett, and Cruz as they search for the fourth piece of Cruz's mom's cipher. Cruz knows it's not going to be easy, but will an unexpected guest bring a disastrous end to the search? In this global game of cat and mouse, one mistake may cost you the ultimate price"--

Explorer Academy

Explorer Academy
Author: Trudi Strain Trueit
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1426331592

Twelve-year-old Cruz Coronado leaves his home in Hawaii to study and travel with other young people invited to attend the elite Explorer Academy in Washington, D.C., but a family connection to the organization could jeopardize his future.

A Long Trip to Teatime

A Long Trip to Teatime
Author: Anthony Burgess
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2017-03-17
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0486813460

Like Lewis Carroll's Alice, Edgar plunges into a wonderland of bizarre adventures among curious creatures. The author of A Clockwork Orange plays with logic and language in this captivating tale for all ages.

Down the Chimney with Googol and Googolplex

Down the Chimney with Googol and Googolplex
Author: Nelly Kazenbroot
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2004-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1551432900

What are two little alien robots and their new friends Pipp and Tony to do when the neighbourhood bully tries to interfere with their scavenger hunt?

Weerdest Day Ever!

Weerdest Day Ever!
Author: Richard Scrimger
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459811577

Bunny is on a camping trip with his brother and his grandpa. How much trouble can he get into? As it turns out, a lot. For one thing, there are soldiers all over the place. Canada is about to go to war with the United States, and the battle starts tomorrow. Bunny is worried. A hockey rivalry is one thing, but this is serious. And why is everybody so happy? Things get personal when an American soldier steals his brother Spencer's cell phone. Bunny decides to track down the phone himself. Maybe they can get out of there before the war starts. That’s when things get confusing... In this zany prequel to Ink Me and The Wolf and Me, the hockey-loving, indomitable Bunny goes camping with his brother and his grandpa.

Do Robots Get Space Sick?

Do Robots Get Space Sick?
Author: Baker
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683425049

Jones Estrella is ready for the most nauseating event in the Galaxy Games: The Super Duper High Dive. But can Jones compete against a competitor with a stomach of steel?

Robbie Packford - Alien Monster

Robbie Packford - Alien Monster
Author: Heather Sander
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1551432595

Robbie Packford was an ordinary grade six boy, but now he is an alien monster, soon to be transported to Kerbosky, where only he can save an enslaved planet.

Lost on the Titanic (Out of Time Book 1)

Lost on the Titanic (Out of Time Book 1)
Author: Jessica Rinker
Publisher: Out of Time
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781524858254

When Allie, Vic, and their friend, Max, are mysteriously sent back in time to the Titanic, they have to find a way to save their parents' shop, save their futures, and get off the ship before it sinks! Join the Treasure Travelers as they explore the Titanic in its prime and attempt to find their way back to the present!