An explosive revelation and a familiar face in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series. Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the gang heads to China in search of the second-to-last piece of the cipher. Under the watchful eye of a new adviser, life on the ship returns to almost normal...Almost. Just as things seem to be going smoothly, a familiar face shocks Cruz back into reality, and the final piece in this life-and-death scavenger hunt veers toward a dead end. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; Amazing inventions and gadgets; A cast of diverse, relatable characters; Secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; Vibrant illustrations, Elements of STEAM; National Geographic explorer profiles in The Truth Behind Section. Complete your collection with: The Nebula Secret (1) The Falcon's Feather (2) The Double Helix (3) The Star Dunes (4) The Tiger's Nest (5) Explorer Academy Code-Breaking Adventure Explorer Academy Ultimate Activity Challenge Explorer Academy Field Journal Explorer Academy Future Tech

NOW IN PAPERBACK: An explosive revelation and a familiar face heighten the mystery for Cruz and friends in the sixth book in this adventure-packed series. Still reeling from the life-changing discovery he found buried in the mysterious Archive, Cruz Coronado grapples with an important secret as the gang heads to China in search of the second-to-last piece of the cipher. Under the watchful eye of a new adviser, life on the ship returns to almost normal ... almost. Just as things seem to be going smoothly, a familiar face shocks Cruz back into reality, and the final piece in this life-and-death scavenger hunt veers toward a dead end. The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text; vibrant illustrations; elements of STEAM; National Geographic explorer profiles in the Truth Behind section Complete your collection with: The Nebula Secret (1) The Falcon's Feather (2) The Double Helix (3) The Star Dunes (4) The Tiger's Nest (5) Explorer Academy Code-Breaking Adventure Explorer Academy Ultimate Activity Challenge Explorer Academy Field Journal Explorer Academy Future Tech

Noor must protect her friend using capabilities she didn't know she had.

The morning after a storm, Rico searches the beach for rare and unusual objects. He doesn't believe his eyes, the sand is covered with dozens of giant eggs. Rico and his friend, Dr. Agon, will soon discover that the eggs are not the key to treasure but a doorway to terror!

The final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, Blood of Dragons completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra—and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive. Can Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction? The world of Robin Hobb’s Rain Wilds series has been praised by Booklist as "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy," and Publishers Weekly called the Rain Wilds books "a meticulously realized fantasy tale" and "a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore."

The ultimate ebook of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this thorough children's encyclopedia contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. An engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body in alphabetical order. This encyclopedia for children is a must-have resource for every student's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 240 topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Essential for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them. Includes information, each single-page entry in this fabulous kid's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in a concise manner accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts about the world and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about Ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more. Written, edited, and designed by a team of experts, vetted by educational consultants, and properly levelled to the reading age, this is the ultimate knowledge ebook for kids. Explore, Wonder And Learn! The ultimate illustrated children's encyclopedia includes thousands of incredible and essential facts on favorite subjects! Beautiful illustrations, colorful maps, and magnificent photographs bring every single page to life. Inspiring and informative, the DK Children's Encyclopedia is an ebook of wonder that will absorb and engage children of all ages. This kid's educational ebook covers topics like: - Storytelling, changing the world, music and war - Films, technology, inventions, food and clothes - Explorers, planets and pets - And so much more!

An illustrated guide to Dungeons & Dragons’ beloved fifth edition told through interviews, artwork, and visual ephemera from the designers, storytellers, and artists who bring it to life. When the reimagined fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons debuted in the summer of 2014, the game was on the brink of obsolescence. But within a few short years, D&D found greater success than it had ever enjoyed before, even surpassing its 1980s golden age. How did an analog game nearly a half century old become a star in a digital world? For the first time, Lore & Legends reveals the incredible ongoing story of Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition from the perspective of the designers, artists, and players who bring it to life. This comprehensive visual guide illuminates contemporary D&D—its development, evolution, cultural relevance, and popularity—through exclusive interviews and more than 900 pieces of artwork, photography, and advertising curated and analyzed by the authors of the bestselling and Hugo Award–nominated Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana.