Most Popular Books by Trudi Trueit

Twelve-year-old Cruz Coronado leaves his home in Hawaii to study and travel with other young people invited to attend the elite Explorer Academy in Washington, D.C., but a family connection to the organization could jeopardize his future.

Hengenvaarallinen salaisuus. Vaativa tehtävä. Keksintö, joka voi muuttaa koko maailman. Haukan sulka on tutkimusmatkailijoiden koulusta, Explorer Academysta, kertovan romaanisarjan toinen osa. Sarjaa ovat inspiroineet todelliset National Geographicin tutkimusmatkailijoiden seikkailut ja tutkimukset! Cruz Coronado jatkaa opintojaan merillä akatemian Orion-tutkimusaluksella. Matka johtaa Cruzin ystävineen Islannin ja Norjan hyytävän kylmille rannikoille. Opintojen ohella Cruz etsii äitinsä jättämiä vihjeitä, jotka johdattavat hänet hengenvaarallisen salaisuuden jäljille. Vaikka Lani, Emmett, Sailor ja Bryndis auttavat Cruzia, hänen henkensä on hiuskarvan varassa monta kertaa – aivan kuin joku tietäisi Cruzin suunnitelmat etukäteen. Samalla kun Cruz yrittää paikantaa koodin seuraavaa osaa, Nebula pyrkii nappaamaan hänet. Ja tällä kertaa se ei aio päästää häntä elävänä karkuun...

It''s an adventure of a lifetime when Cruz Coronado sets sail for the shores of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind. In the exciting follow-up to The Nebula Secret in the 7-book Explorer Academy series, Cruz, Sailor, and Emmett, along with their new ally Bryndis, embark on their first globe-trotting mission aboard the ship Orion. Cruz jumps right back into school and starts using the latest technology in submersible underwater dives, but is soon reminded of the dangers of exploration when his equipment fails and he almost drowns. Determined to keep his eyes on the prize, Cruz sneaks away to try to find answers, but unknowingly lures his friends into bigger trouble. When a friend of Cruz''s mom meets an untimely end, Cruz''s luck really seems about to run out and the questions multiply. What does the message mean? Where will it lead? Who is following him? And why? This captivating book is the sequel every Explorer Academy fan is waiting to read!

In middle school, popularity is power—and in this modern spin on a Robin Hood tale, Coco Sherwood is bringing justice to the social scene. At Briar Green Middle School, you are either a Somebody, a Sorta-body, or a Nobody. Twelve-year-old Coco Sherwood falls directly in the Nobody category—the kids who are considered the misfits and outcasts of the school. It’s not fair. It’s not right. And it’s time to even the score. With clever planning and sneaky tactics, Coco becomes the Robin Hood of Briar Green. Girls who never thought they had a chance to be noticed are now making cheer squad and turning into beauty queens. But when Coco takes on the ultimate challenge—taking down Popular Girl #1 Dijon Randle—her dream of equality on the middle-school social ladder may turn into a nightmare. Can Coco and the rest of the Nobodies triumph in a world where popularity is power? Or will the Somebodies win—again?

A heart-pounding final showdown changes the life of Cruz Coronado forever in the seventh and final book in this thrilling fact-based fiction series. Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy still out there, his opportunity to recover his mother''s world-changing formula is slipping away. But as Cruz has learned from his time aboard Orion, true explorers must never give up. Even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents, Cruz could never prepare himself for one ultimate surprise. 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) The Dragon''s Blood (6) Explorer Academy Codebreaking Activity Adventure Explorer Academy Ultimate Activity Challenge Explorer Academy Field Journal Explorer Academy Future Tech

Tutkimusmatkailijoiden jännittävät seikkailut jatkuvat Intian valtamerellä ja Himalajan vuoristossa. Tiikerin pesä on tutkimusmatkailijoiden koulusta, Explorer Academysta, kertovan romaanisarjan viides osa. Sarjaa ovat inspiroineet todelliset National Geographicin tutkimusmatkailijat. Explorer Academyn tutkimusalus Orion seilaa Intian valtamerellä, ja tutkimusmatkailijat tutustuvat vedenalaiseen maailmaan sekä osallistuvat hauskaan robotiikkatehtävään. Cruzin ja hänen ystäviensä arki kuitenkin järkkyy, kun Cousteau-tiimi huomaa olevansa keskellä vaarallista pelastustehtävää. Samaan aikaan ystävykset seuraavat Cruzin äidin jättämiä vihjeitä, jotka vievät heidät Intiaan ja Bhutaniin. Bhutanin Parossa sijaitsee yksi maailman pyhimmistä paikoista. Vuoren seinämään rakennettu muinainen luostari värikkäine rukousviireineen, upeine näkymineen ja mahtavine temppeleineen on jo vuosisatojen ajan ollut turistien, historioitsijoiden, tutkijoiden ja seikkailunhaluisten ihmisten unelmakohde. Mutta Cruz Coronadoa odottaa korkeuksissa vielä suurempi mysteeri.

Twelve-year-old Kestrel must battle the evil twin daughters of a property developer and overcome her own worst fears to prevent the foreclosure of her grandmother''s beloved Vancouver lodge.

Armoton aavikko, uhanalaiset eläimet ja huima pelastustehtävä! Tähtidyynit on tutkimusmatkailijoiden koulusta, Explorer Academysta, kertovan romaanisarjan neljäs osa. Sarjaa ovat inspiroineet todelliset National Geographicin tutkimusmatkailijat! Orion-tutkimusaluksella seilaavat tutkimusmatkailijat saavat uuden, haastavan tehtävän. Heidät lähetetään Afrikkaan auttamaan vuorigorilloja ja muurahaiskäpyjä. Cruz ja hänen ystävänsä huomaavat, että uhanalaisten eläinten suojeleminen ei ole helppoa, ja Nebulakin on kintereillä koko ajan. Cruzin äidin jättämä vihje vie ystävykset vaaralliselle seikkailulle keskelle autiomaata. Cruz on varautunut hankaluuksiin, mutta ei siihen, että yksi hänen ystävistään on hengenvaarassa.

"Cruz Coronado sets sail for the shores of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind"--

Wacky middle-grade hijinks in Trudi Trueit''s third title in the well reviewed Secrets of a Lab Rat series.

Sailor York and the daring recruits of Explorer Academy uncover an elusive animal-smuggling ring in the first electrifying book in this new five-book series.Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor''s older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister''s sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being surrounded by close friends and teachers who she has traveled the world with, Sailor''s never felt less sure of herself. As the recruits face puzzling obstacles and try to follow complex clues, Sailor realizes there''s only one thing that could save her sister in time: revealing her own deepest secret.

What’s worse than your little sister being smarter than you? Her being more popular, too. But sibling rivalry might just become sibling camaraderie when cliques get out of control in this fresh and fun M!X novel. Sammi Tremayne’s life isn’t perfect, but she’s got it on an even keel. She isn’t ultra-popular, but she isn’t at the bottom of the middle school social ladder, either. However, when it’s decided that her brilliant little sister, Jorgianna, should skip not one, but two grades and join Sammi in eighth grade, Sammi’s world is turned upside down. For someone who has always felt in the shadow of her little sister, this is Sammi’s ultimate nightmare. To make matters even worse, Jorgianna is taken in by the most popular clique in school almost the minute she arrives—a clique that Sammi has been trying desperately to join. Everything, it seems, is going right for Jorgianna and wrong for Sammi. But there’s more to each sister’s story than the other realizes. And when the popular girls start to show their true colors to Jorgianna, can these siblings finally put aside their differences and show the queen bees who’s boss?

Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and the gang are on their way to Africa when Nebula misses their intended target and someone close to Cruz ends up on the brink of death. Secrets creep out from the shadows and leave Cruz with more questions than answers in this fourth title in the hit series. A major discovery forces the Explorer Academy into the limelight in The Star Dunes, but Cruz has much more on his mind than 15 minutes of fame. A new face on board the ship brings Cruz''s worlds colliding, just as a major close call tears them apart. En route to Africa, Team Cousteau is now down a major player, and Cruz can''t help but be preoccupied by the hole in his life. The discovery of his mom''s next clue leads him to the most exotic location yet--a vast desert--with no other information to lead the way, while an unlikely ally helps Cruz pursue another piece of the puzzle. Just as things seem like they might turn out alright, Dr. Fanchon Quills has a technological breakthrough which gives Cruz a glimpse into the past and reveals more about his future than he may really want to know.

NOW IN PAPERBACK: On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of disaster. Meanwhile, the team follows Cruz''s mother''s clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted by a familiar foe who''s determined to stop him from completing his most important mission of all: retrieving the final pieces of his mother''s cipher. In this life-and-death showdown, Cruz witnesses the ultimate sacrifice and uncovers a hidden message that makes him question his own mortality. The paperback edition includes the same great content and back matter as the original hardcover. And don''t forget to check out the other books in the series: Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (1) Explorer Academy: The Falcon''s Feather (2) Explorer Academy: The Double Helix (3) Explorer Academy: The Star Dunes (4) Explorer Academy: The Dragon''s Blood (6) Explorer Academy Future Tech Explorer Academy Field Journal Explorer Academy Ultimate Activity Challenge Explorer Academy Codebreaking Activity Adventure Praise for the series: "This exciting, fast-paced, far-flung story is full of science facts and James Bond-like gadgets, accompanied by colored illustrations. The ending is guaranteed to keep readers eager for the next series installment." -Booklist "...a fully packed high-tech adventure that offers both cool, educational facts about the planet and a diverse cast of fun characters." -Kirkus Reviews "A fun, exciting, and action-packed ride that kids will love." -J.J. Abrams "I promise: Once you enter Explorer Academy, you''ll never want to leave." -Valerie Tripp

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

In No Girls Allowed (Dogs Okay), now available in paperback, Scab knows exactly what he wants: a dog. But if his “smart times ten” twin sister, Isabelle, keeps tattling on him, he’s never going to get his pet. The sister repellant spray he invents is effective and profitable—until a broken bottle spells mega-stinky disaster.

As Cruz and his friends continue to search for the third piece of the cipher, a mysterious message arrives suggesting that someone close to him is working for Nebula, leaving Cruz unsure of who he can trust.

Seikkailuja, vaaroja ja jännittävä maailmanlaajuinen tehtävä! Explorer Academy – Nebulan uhka käynnistää romaanisarjan, joka on täynnä mysteereitä, toimintaa, kiehtovia henkilöitä, tiedettä ja tekniikkaa! Sarja tarjoaa lukijalle vauhdikkaan seikkailun ohella myös faktoja, ratkaistavia arvoituksia ja koodeja! Sarjaa ovat inspiroineet todelliset National Geographicin tutkimusmatkailijoiden seikkailut ja tutkimukset! 12-vuotias Cruz Coronado jättää taakseen kotinsa Havaijilla ja matkustaa maineikkaaseen Explorer Academyyn tullakseen suureksi tutkimusmatkailijaksi. Akatemia liittyy Cruzin menneisyyteen salaperäisellä tavalla, ja pian selviää, että Cruzin opinnot ja tulevaisuus ovat vaarassa. Koodien ratkomisen, huimien oppituntien, uusien ystävien ja uskomattomien simulaatioharjoitusten lisäksi Cruzin on kohdattava kaikkein suurin mysteeri: kuka häntä vainoaa ja miksi?