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The Secret Explorers and the plant poachers / SJ King ; illustrated by Ellie O'Shea.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: King, SJ. Secret Explorers ; 8.Publisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Inc., 2021Edition: First American editionDescription: 127 pages : black and white illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780744034998
  • 074403499X
  • 9780744021356
  • 0744021359
  • 9780241445419
  • 0241445418
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Learn all about forest life, the amazing Venus flytrap, and the importance of conservation in the exciting eighth adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come 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 this installment, Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina. 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. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about plants, forest, wildlife, and the importance of conservation ..."-- Amazon.com
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Vol info Status Notes Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's First Chapter Book KING SJ 8 Checked out liquid damage on pages near back of book. 4/16/2022 06/20/2024 33111010606321
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's First Chapter Book KING SJ 8 Available 33111010757439
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Grab your backpack and let's head into the wild with the Secret Explorers!

Embark on an unforgettable journey of discovering forest life and protecting an endangered plant! Learn all about the amazing Venus flytrap in this action-packed, conservation-themed 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 the dinosaurs to volcanoes. Each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration."

This edge-of-your-seat educational fiction book for kids is packed with:

* Fun facts and illustrations about exciting plant species.
* Simple and informative diagrams show kids all they need to know about the Venus flytrap.
* Quizzes, mission notes and a glossary of words with definitions.

Uncover the culprit behind the plant thefts

In this fascinating children's nature book, we join biology expert Leah on a mission to a forest in North Carolina. Joined by history buff Gustavo, the team must work together with a botanist to protect the endangered Venus flytrap 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. At the end of this fictional action book, you'll find "Leah's Mission Notes," which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story.

With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged , The Secret Explorers and the Plant Poachers by SJ King is the perfect gift for kids ages 7-9 captivated by nature. Packed with lots of information about different forest plants, this adventure book gives kids a thrilling introduction to the natural world.

More in the series to discover


Don't miss out on more secret explorations! Embark on an Arctic adventure of epic proportions in The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist . Discover the dramatic power of an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Finally, set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers.

"Learn all about forest life, the amazing Venus flytrap, and the importance of conservation in the exciting eighth adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come 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 this installment, Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina. 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. Packed with fun illustrations and facts about plants, forest, wildlife, and the importance of conservation ..."-- Amazon.com

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