The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2020 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers

Written by S.J. King

Book #3 in the The Secret Explorers series

Can young explorers stop pyramid thieves and save ancient treasures in Egypt?

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128 pages· 8,846 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Gustavo, a history whiz, and Kiki, an engineering ace, embark on a daring mission to save the Cairo Museum from closure. Transported to ancient Egypt, they face the challenge of thwarting tomb robbers intent on stealing Pharaoh Khufu's treasures. As they navigate the mysteries of pyramids and hieroglyphics, the stakes rise. Will they succeed in preserving history, or will the treasures be lost forever? This thrilling adventure blends action with fascinating facts, making history an exciting journey for young readers.

From the publisher

Join The Secret Explorers as they go up against pyramid thieves 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 illustrations and 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. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about important elements of the story, such as what pyramids look like on the inside. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about history fun!

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
8,846
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about AfricaBooks about cultureBooks about EgyptBooks about questsBooks about time travel
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780744021073

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