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The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano Paperback – Illustrated, April 6, 2021

by SJ King (Author)
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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.
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 9 years
  2. Part of series
    The Secret Explorers
  3. Print length
    128 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 4
  6. Lexile measure
    650L
  7. Dimensions
    5.31 x 0.44 x 7.87 inches
  8. Publisher
    DK Children
  9. Publication date
    April 6, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    1465499881
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1465499882
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Character art of Roshni, from DK's Secret Explorers series

Character art of Ollie, from DK's Secret Explorers series

Character art of Kiki, from DK's Secret Explorers series

Character art of Connor, from DK's Secret Explorers series

Banner image with headline "Join the club!" and covers for first six titles in the Secret Explorers

Character art of Tamiko, from DK's Secret Explorers series

Character art of Leah from DK's Secret Explorers series

Character art of Gustavo from DK's Secret Explorers series

Character art of Cheng, from DK's Secret Explorers series

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Each book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers’ latest mission, engaging even the most reluctant of readers.

Additional content including a quiz, a glossary, and informative diagrams help solidify each book’s essential takeaway lessons, to simultaneously teach while entertaining.

From dinosaurs to forestry, everyone in this diverse group of young STEAM experts has a particular specialty, encouraging kids to find and follow their own passions.

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Age range 7–9 7–9 7–9 7–9 7–9 7–9
Area of focus Marine Life Outer Space Ancient Egypt Dinosaurs Rainforests Volcanoes
Characters featured Connor (from the USA) and Roshni (from India) Roshni (from India) and Ollie (from Australia) Gustavo (from Brazil) and Kiki (from Ghana) Tamiko (from Japan) and Cheng (from China) Ollie (from Australia) and Kiki (from Ghana) Cheng (from China) and Leah (from the UK)
Includes quiz, glossary, and diagrams ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Supports STEAM curricula ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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SJ King loves museums, libraries, and building machines from scrap. King can usually be found exploring - from investigating tiny bugs, to trekking up enormous mountains.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Children; Reprint edition (April 6, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465499881
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465499882
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.44 x 7.87 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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B Flythe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure Series for Young Children
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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My son is 6 years old and absolutely loves these books. We read them to him at night before bed, 1 chapter a night. There are several different characters the stories focus on and he loves them all. Great adventure series and fun to read for adults as well. If you are trying to take a step up in reading besides your normal picture books or short stories, I highly recommend this series!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
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My granddaughter really enjoyed this book and I enjoyed reading it to her.
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Sharon Caruso
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun story
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
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My grandson loves the secret explorers
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Jacek Pieczaba
5.0 out of 5 stars Great easy chapter book
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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My daughter loves whole series.
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Maud the fancy
2.0 out of 5 stars A very disappointing addition to a wonderful series
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2021
In all the other books up till now in this series, two children who are each experts in a particular subject go on a secret mission. One is an expert in a field that you’d expect given the nature of the mission, and one is someone unexpected. And in every other book, their expertise gives them the knowledge and the skills to solve a problem relevant to their fields. Both kids contribute in big meaningful ways, by using their knowledge about their topic. Until this one.

In this volcano one, although volcano facts are scattered occasionally through the text, the problem the kids are solving has nothing to do with science, geology, ecology, or anything. It’s just a shallow action movie rescue, sweeping a civilian away from danger. It’s all equipment and luck, with no connection to science, knowledge, or discovery.

The kids don’t use their knowledge and skills for anything. Cheng tells us a bit about volcanos, but USES that knowledge zero times. It isn’t relevant to the problem, and it isn’t relevant to the solution. Anyone with a helicopter and an inordinate amount of dumb luck could have saved the helpless girl-and-dog duo.

And to make matters worse, the unexpected-topic secret explorer does nothing. Normally there’s an exciting moment when they realize why the second explorer was chosen, and their area of expertise suddenly becomes relevant and they have an equally significant moment of saving the day.

In this book, the second explorer is a plant and animal expert. She surely could have done something cool, in a better book. But this writer decided, for the first time in this otherwise great series, to skip all that. She befriends an already friendly pet dog, and is given a one-person standing ovation for it. Seriously. Then when things get volcanic, she thinks it’s too dangerous to lift out the stranded injured person with the rescue helicopter that’s already in place, and flys away alone.

Which is just fine by the geology expert because he had a hankering to sled all the way down the mountain during an active eruption at top speeds and with no visibility because of the clouds of ash. Sure, great. Whatever. I guess he’s too distracted by playing a cardboard action hero to remember anything about what volcano ash is composed of, and its respiratory impact. Some geologist.

I sincerely hope this was the last one written by this writer, and that the series returns to being awesome, sciencey, and knowledge-centering instead of another sloppy two-dimensional action story. But now I’m dreading trying the next one and will definitely pre-read at the library.
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Welsh1ca
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for 8yr. Olds
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2022
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Great story and some incidental learning as well!
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