The Timekeepers: First Flight

The Timekeepers series is a children's chapter book series that blends a fun story with real facts to introduce kids to history. In the series, a group of kids called the Timekeepers use their special watches to travel through time and prevent villains from causing chaos. The first book in the series, "The Timekeepers: First Flight," follows the Timekeepers as they travel back to 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to help the Wright Brothers fix their aeroplane after it is stolen by a villain called DeLay.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.

Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover. The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards,the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good,and it s up to them to put things right. This children s chapter book series offers:

An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts,and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as,timelines,quizzes,and a glossary. - Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text. - An insight into different historical time periods,carries the theme of persistence through adversity,and shows the connection between the past and the present. In this adventure,The Timekeepers are whirled back in time to 1903 in Kitty Hawk,North Carolina. An exhausted Orville and Wilbur Wright are desperately trying to fix their aeroplane. Their initial tests had been so promising,but all of a sudden the Wright Flyer s propeller has gone missing! The Timekeepers realise it s been stolen by villainous DeLay,and only they can help save the day and put history back on track.

More in the series
At DK,we believe in the power of discovery.

So why stop there?

If you like The Timekeepers: First Flight, then why not explore the rest of the series? The Timekeepers: Secret of the Lost City is the second book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to Ancient Egypt. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must solve the mystery of a lost city and uncover the secrets of the Pharaohs.

The Timekeepers: Journey to the Moon is the third book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to the moon. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must help the Apollo 11 mission succeed and make history.

The Timekeepers: Battle for the Constitution is the fourth book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to the United States Constitution. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must help defend the Constitution and prevent DeLay from destroying it.

The Timekeepers: Saving the Titanic is the fifth book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to the Titanic. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must help save the Titanic and prevent it from sinking.

The Timekeepers: Discovering the Dinosaurs is the sixth book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to the dinosaurs. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must help the dinosaurs survive and prevent them from becoming extinct.

The Timekeepers: Fighting for Freedom is the seventh book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to the Civil Rights Movement. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must help fight for freedom and equality for all people.

The Timekeepers: Saving the World is the eighth book in the series,and takes the Timekeepers to the end of the world. In this adventure,the Timekeepers must help save the world from destruction and prevent DeLay from causing the apocalypse.

So why not join the Timekeepers and discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world? The Timekeepers: First Flight is available now at your local bookstore or online.

Dimension: 200 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241538654