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Oct 06, 2020 | ISBN 9780744021073 | 7-9 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Oct 06, 2020 | ISBN 9780744023862 | 7-9 years Buy
Oct 06, 2020 | 79 Minutes | 5-8 years Buy
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Oct 06, 2020 | ISBN 9780744021073 | 7-9 years
Oct 06, 2020 | ISBN 9780744023862 | 7-9 years
Oct 06, 2020 | ISBN 9780744036169 | 5-8 years
79 Minutes
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.
Meet The Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these brand new character-driven adventure stories for children.Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against thieves in ancient Egypt in the third instalment of this action-packed, fact-filled book series.The Secret Explorers 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 The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers, Gustavo (history expert) and Kiki (engineering expert) are set the mission of stopping the Cairo Museum from closing down. They travel back in time to ancient Egypt and are soon drawn into a tense, thrilling adventure that involves breaking into pyramids, learning ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and stopping thieves hoping to rob all the treasure from the Pharaoh’s tomb.Packed with fun facts about the real-life Pharaoh Khufu and his treasures, ancient Egyptian religion, and how mummies were made, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.Narrator bioAlfred Enoch began acting as a child. His first role in film was ‘Dean Thomas’ in the Harry Potter series. More recently he has starred in Brazilian feature Medida Provisoria, and Tigers.Enoch’s work in Television includes ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder, which starred Viola Davis. He has also appeared in Sherlock and Troy: Fall of a City. Last year he starred in the second season of Trust Me on the BBC, and will next be seen in upcoming Apple TV series Foundation.Alfred also has an impressive body of theatre work including Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Tree at The Young Vic and MIF; Red, at the Wyndhams Theatre alongside Alfred Molina; King Lear at the Manchester Royal Exchange (as Edgar); Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse; Timon Of Athens and Antigone at the National Theatre; and The Ballad Of Salomon Pavey at Shakespeare’s Globe. Before the lockdown he was in rehearsals to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, also at Shakespeare’s Globe.© 2020 SJ King © 2020 DK Audio
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