The Secret Explorers and the Plant Poachers

Book #8 in the The Secret Explorers series

Can young explorers stop poachers from stealing endangered Venus flytraps?

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128 pages

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Join Leah, a biology whiz, and Gustavo, a history enthusiast, on a daring mission in North Carolina's forests. Tasked with protecting the endangered Venus flytrap from cunning poachers, they must use their wits and courage to save these precious plants. Will their expertise be enough to thwart the thieves and preserve nature's wonders? Dive into this thrilling adventure filled with fascinating plant facts and unexpected challenges, and discover if the Secret Explorers can outsmart the culprits and safeguard the forest's treasures.

From the publisher

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.

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