The Double Helix

Published: 2019
Language: English

Cruz Coronado, Leilani Kealoha, and Bryndis Jónsdóttir are students at a school for explorers. When a mystery unfolds, these young adventurers must use their wits and skills to solve it. They embark on a journey filled with challenges and discoveries, learning about themselves and the world around them.

Prose complexity: 1/10

Adventurous Lighthearted

Quest

Children's Books Mystery

Authors

Becky Baines

Becky Baines is known for The Double Helix, a landmark book that explores the discovery of DNA's structure. She has a knack for making complex scientific history accessible and engaging.

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids offers young readers a world of discovery through engaging non-fiction. From exploring science in The Double Helix to adventuring in Forbidden Island and celebrating holidays with Celebrate Thanksgiving, their books make learning fun.

Trudi Strain Trueit

Trudi Strain Trueit writes popular books for young readers, including the adventure-filled Explorer Academy series. Her other middle grade titles include Scab for Treasurer? and No Girls Allowed (Dogs Okay), and she also pens non-fiction works like Presidents' Day.