The Double Helix (Explorer Academy #3)

by Trudi Trueit (Author)

The Double Helix (Explorer Academy #3)
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Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Explorer Academy
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The mystery deepens and the action intensifies for 12-year-old Cruz Coronado and friends in the exciting third book in the Explorer Academy series.

The adventure continues for Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Bryndis as they continue their studies at sea and travel to exotic locations around the world. A mysterious person alerts Cruz to impending danger while he and a few trusted pals explore ancient ruins in Petra, Jordan, and search for another piece of the puzzle his mother left behind. Worst of all, now his father has gone missing, which prompts Aunt Marisol, his number one protector, to leave the ship in search of him. Who is the new professor who takes her place? How does the new technology he introduces help or hurt Cruz's quest? Why is Nebula determined to stop Cruz before he turns 13? The clock is ticking as his first teen birthday draws near ... a milestone that will change his life forever, one way or another.

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Review quotes

"A thoroughly reader engaging and entertaining read from first page to last, "Explorer Academy: The Double Helix" is unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library Science Fiction collections for young readers ages 8-12." — Midwest Book Review

Praise for the Series...

"Inspired by the adventures and research of real-life National Geographic explorers, Explorer Academy is exciting and smart. Readers get to meet a diverse, capable, curious crew as well as their amazing instructors. A dangerous side mission adds to the thrills!" —Karen Bokram, Editor-in-Chief, Girls' Life

"Explorer Academy is sure to awaken readers' inner adventurer and curiosity about the world around them. But you don't have to take my word for it, check out Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and Lani's adventures for yourself!" —LeVar Burton, host of Reading Rainbow and LeVar Burton Reads

"Inspires the next generation of curious kids to go out into our world and discover something unexpected." —James Cameron, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and acclaimed film-maker

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Trudi Trueit
TRUDI TRUEIT has written more than 100 books for young readers, both fiction and nonfiction. Her love of writing began in fourth grade when she wrote, directed, and starred in her first play. She went on to be a TV news reporter and weather forecaster, but she knew her calling was in writing. Trueit is a gifted storyteller for middle-grade audiences, and her fiction novels include The Sister Solution, Stealing Popular, and the Secrets of a Lab Rat series. Her expertise in kids nonfiction encompasses books on history, weather, wildlife, and Earth science. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Trudi lives in Everett, Washington.

SCOTT PLUMBE is an award-winning illustrator, designer and fine artist whose work appears in books and magazines, games, interpretive centres, private collections, and more. His illustrations have been featured in magazines such as Communication Arts (US), Applied Arts (CA), Creative Review (UK) and 3x3 (US).
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781426338274
Lexile Measure
690
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Under the Stars
Publication date
April 07, 2020
Series
Explorer Academy
BISAC categories
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV067000 - Juvenile Fiction | Thrillers & Suspense
Library of Congress categories
Schools
Mystery and detective stories
Detective and mystery fiction
Boarding schools
Ciphers
Explorers
Code and cipher stories
Cryptologic fiction

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