The Secret Explorers Series

Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years.

Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. 

In this story, Connor and Kiki go in search of pirate treasure, but their plans change when they encounter a basking shark in need of help. Can they find the treasure as well as rescue the shark? Only time will tell!! The gripping narrative is filled with scientific facts as the explorers navigate the ocean and come across different ocean life and species.

This epic adventure is packed with: 

– Fun facts and beautiful illustrations of the ocean for kids aged 7-9.
– Informative diagrams to make  science and nature seem simple.
– A summary of all the scientific discoveries made throughout the story.
– Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of definitions making it the perfect classroom read.

Let’s explore!

The Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are interested in all things under the sea, with information about underwater life that will stretch the wildest of imaginations. 

Never miss a mission!

A total of 12 different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts.

Embark on a space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the Arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.Whatever your preferred topic, there’s a mission waiting for you!

Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.

Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. 

In this story, Leah the biology explorer and Connor the marine expert set off into the Mexican desert. There, they have to rescue a pack of wolf cubs while avoiding dust storms! The gripping narrative is filled with scientific facts as the explorers navigate the desert and come across different species and habitats.

This epic adventure is packed with:

– Fun facts and beautiful illustrations of the desert.
– Informative diagrams to make science and nature seem simple.
– A summary of all the scientific discoveries made throughout the story.
– Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of definitions making it the perfect classroom read.

Let’s explore! 

The Secret Explorers and the Desert Disappearance by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are interested in all things nature, with information about plants and animals that will stretch the wildest of imaginations. 

Never miss a mission!

A total of 12 different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts.

Embark on a space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.

Whatever your preferred topic, there’s a mission waiting for you!

Learn all about knights and castles in this spooky history-themed instalment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.

Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky time travel mystery when a ghostly figure shows up at a medieval castle and terrifies the crowds!

This epic adventure is packed with: 

-Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals
-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about castles and knights
-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions

With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things history. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles and ghosts, to give them an exciting introduction into the world of history. 

At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Kiki’s Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding for a classroom read!

Never miss a mission! 

A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.

Whatever your preferred topic, there’s a mission waiting for you!

Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old.

Learn all about the ice age and woolly mammoths in this prehistoric-themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children.

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.”

In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, Tamiko the dinosaur fanatic and Ollie the rainforest expert travel back in time to the ice age to lead a group of woolly mammoths away from a dangerous avalanche! (More story details to come).

Let’s explore!

With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Icy Adventure is the perfect gift for children who are into all things nature. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about extinct animals and the Earth’s climate, to give them an exciting introduction to the prehistoric world.

At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Tamiko’s Mission Notes,” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!

Blast off into space with this lunar themed installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children.

Meet the Secret Explorers-a band of brainiac kids from all over 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.”

In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, space expert Roshni and geology expert Cheng blast off into outer space on a mission to the moon. There, they must navigate the dangerous terrain to clear up space debris before it can interfere with a lunar mission! Along the way the Secret Explorers pilot a space buggy and collect important rock samples. (STORY DETAILS TBC).

With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things space. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about astronomy and space, to give them an exciting introduction to lunar exploration.

At the end of this fictional book, you’ll find “Roshni’ Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!

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.

Learn all about forest life, the amazing Venus flytrap, and the importance of conservation in the exciting eighth adventure with The Secret Explorers.

This group of brilliant kids 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 this instalment, Leah the biology expert and Gustavo the history buff are whisked away on a mission to a forest in North Carolina, USA. There, they meet a botanist working to protect the amazing Venus flytrap – an endangered species of plant – 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.

Packed with fun facts about plants, forest, wildlife, and the importance of conservation, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young listeners.

© 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in the incredible seventh adventure with The Secret Explorers.

This group of brilliant kids 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 this instalment, Kiki the engineering expert, and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice. Not only that, but one of the ship’s scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn’t returned. It’s up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day!

Packed with fun facts about the Arctic, polar bears, sea ice, and the melting ice caps, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young listeners.

© 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Meet the Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these character-driven adventure stories for children aged 7 to 9 years old.

Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in this climate-related installment of DK Books’ new educational fiction series for children.

Meet the Secret Explorers – a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a “secret exploration”.

In this fun, fact-filled children’s book, engineering expert Kiki and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice.

To make matters worse, one of the ship’s scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn’t returned. It’s up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day! Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission!

Enter the frozen world…

With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things arctic. It’s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information on the arctic world and the effects of melting sea ice.

At the end of the book, you’ll find “Kiki’s Mission Notes” which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!

Get Ready to join the Secret Explorers Club

The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love.

This edge-of-your-seat adventure book is packed with:

• Fun facts and illustrations about polar bears
• Simple and engaging explanations on how to survive in arctic conditions
• Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions

Complete the series

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! Take on an out-of-this-world mission in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers. Then take a trip up an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano.

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.

Learn all about volcanoes in this explosive sixth adventure with The Secret Explorers.

This group of brilliant kids 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 this instalment, volcanoes expert Cheng and biology expert Leah experience the thrill and danger of a volcanic eruption up close. Cheng is beyond excited to finally be witnessing the real life volcano, Mount Yasur, in action, but the Secret Explorers soon realise that some of their new friends are missing! It’s up to them to rescue their friend and his dog and get them off the volcano before it erupts again, in an even bigger explosion than before. From surfing down a volcano, to daring helicopter rescues, Cheng and Leah need to use all their skills and knowledge to succeed in their mission…

Packed with fun facts about volcanic eruptions, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.

© 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Let your little nature-lover take a swing through the rainforest in this conservation-themed fifth 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 animals and plants found in the rainforest of Borneo
   • Simple and engaging explanations on how deforestation is altering our planet’s biodiversity
   • Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions
   • Information that supports STEM-based curriculums

Kids to the rescue!

In this fact-stuffed children’s science book, we follow rainforest expert Ollie on an exciting mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan in the steamy rainforest of Borneo. Accompanied by engineering expert Kiki, they set out in a glider to search for the friendly ape.

Along the way, they encounter greedy plantation owners who are plotting to destroy the forest to expand a palm oil plantation! They also learn about the threat that endangered animals and plants face due to deforestation. 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 rainforest. Packed with lots of information on animal and plant life, this epic adventure book gives them a thrilling introduction to nature. 

Keep on exploring!

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.

Swing into this fifth adventure with The Secret Explorers as they explore the rainforests of Borneo.

This group of brilliant kids 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 fifth book in the series, rainforest expert Ollie and biology expert Leah are on the mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan in the steamy Bornean rainforest. Follow along with the Secret Explorers as they visit an amazing wildlife reserve and make lots of new friends, both human and animal! However, not everyone in the rainforest is as friendly, and the kids soon stumble across a terrible plot to burn an area of the rainforest to expand the palm oil plantation, which will destroy the orangutan habitat and leave these lovable animals without a home. Using their quick wits, with the help of smelly durian fruit and snapping crocodiles – can Ollie and Leah outsmart the adults and save the orangutan’s home?

Packed with fun facts about rainforest animals and plants, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers and listeners.

© 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this fourth instalment of the The Secret Explorers.

This group of brilliant kids 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 Jurassic Rescue, dinosaur expert Tamiko and geology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort to rescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the Secret Explorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierce Allosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract an Archaeopteryx. Tamiko and Cheng soon find that, to succeed, they need to come up with some unusual solutions…

Packed with fun illustrations and facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and why modern birds are dinosaurs, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. Informative diagrams tell kids all they need to know about different species of dinosaur, from Stegosaurus to Allosaurus. The action-packed narrative keeps kids engaged and makes learning about dinosaurs even more fun!

Meet The Secret Explorers! Children will be inspired to discover the world with these brand new character-driven adventure stories for children.

Travel back in time and discover facts you never knew about dinosaurs and prehistoric life in this fourth instalment of The Secret Explorers.

This group of brilliant kids 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 Jurassic Rescue, dinosaur expert Tamiko and geology expert Cheng travel back to the age of the dinosaurs in an effort to rescue a dinosaur egg from destruction. However, to save the egg, the Secret Explorers first have to use all their courage and skills to outsmart a fierce Allosaurus, rescue a baby Stegosaurus, and find a way to attract an Archaeopteryx. Tamiko and Cheng soon find that, to succeed, they need to come up with some unusual solutions…

Packed with fun facts about dinosaurs, fossils, and why modern birds are dinosaurs, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers.

Narrator bio

Alfred Enoch began acting as a child. His first role in film was ‘Dean Thomas’ in the Harry Potter series. More recently he has starred in Brazilian feature Medida Provisoria, and Tigers.

Enoch’s work in Television includes ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder, which starred Viola Davis. He has also appeared in Sherlock and Troy: Fall of a City. Last year he starred in the second season of Trust Me on the BBC, and will next be seen in upcoming Apple TV series Foundation.

Alfred also has an impressive body of theatre work including Kwame Kwei-Armah’s Tree at The Young Vic and MIF; Red, at the Wyndhams Theatre alongside Alfred Molina; King Lear at the Manchester Royal Exchange (as Edgar); Coriolanus at the Donmar Warehouse; Timon Of Athens and Antigone at the National Theatre; and The Ballad Of Salomon Pavey at Shakespeare’s Globe. Before the lockdown he was in rehearsals to play Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, also at Shakespeare’s Globe.

© 2020 SJ King © 2020 DK Audio