The Adventures of Christopher Thornbuckle Series
Explore American history through exciting adventures.
Discover science concepts designed for young learners.
Travel through space, oceans, and the human body.
Learn how people, events, and inventions continue to shape our world.
Develop curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
Meet Christopher
Discovery Trail Press creates educational books for kids through the adventures of Christopher Thornbuckle, combining history, science, and discovery-based learning. The series was created for families, classrooms, homeschool students, and young readers who want learning to be engaging, meaningful, and fun.
Each book blends storytelling with educational themes, bringing history, science, and exploration to life through Christopher’s adventures. Along the way, children are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and discover how people, events, and ideas from the past continue to shape the world around them today.
Christopher arrived in America in 1620 on the Mayflower. From there, his journeys begin. On his family’s small farm he discovers a magical passageway that takes him into his past and into his future.
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Preschool Series
Exploring Underwater Worlds (Ages 3-6)
Join Christopher Thornbuckle on an exciting adventure through oceans, lakes, and rivers as he discovers the amazing world beneath the water.
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Journey Through Your Body, (Ages 3-6)
An adventure through the human body. Young readers will explore the brain, lungs, heart, bones, muscles, stomach, and more.
Learn more about the “Journey Through Your Body” here.
Journey to America, (Ages 3-6)
A journey to early America. Children will discover how people lived, worked, and helped one another long ago.
Learn more about the “Journey to America” here.
Journey to the Stars Part I, (Ages 3-6)
Journey to the Stars is an adventure into the night sky. Written for early learners in the hopes to encourage interest in science and astronomy.
Learn more about the “Journey to the Stars” here.
The Great Space Journey Part II, (Ages 3-6)
The Great Space Journey is an adventure into space. Christopher travels through the solar system and deep into the galaxy.
Learn more about the “Great Space Journey” here.
Coming Soon!
Secrets of the Rainforest
July 2026
Primary School Series
The Rise of Civilization (Ages 10-13)
Through the eyes of Christopher Thornbuckle, readers explore key turning points including the Agricultural Revolution, the rise of early civilizations, the growth of empires, and the Age of Exploration.
Learn more about “The Rise of Civilization” here.
Baseball: America’s Favorite Pastime (Ages 8-13)
Baseball became tradition that brings people together. Join Christopher as he discovers how baseball became America’s pastime and how its story continues today.
Learn more about “Baseball: America’s Favorite Pastime” here.
The Story of America (Ages 8-13)
The Story of America is where the journey begins, an invitation to discover how freedom, imagination, and perseverance helped shape a nation, and how every generation plays a part in what comes next.
Learn more about “The Story of America” here.
The Road to Independence (Ages 8-13)
From the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Constitution, Christopher witnesses the events that helped shape a new nation. This book was written in celebration of America’s 250 year anniversary.
Learn more about “The Road to Independence” here.
Finding America (Ages 8-13)
Join Christopher Thornbuckle on a journey through early American history. Discover Native Nations, explorers, maps, timelines, and educational activities for young readers.
Learn more about “Finding America” here.
How Music Changed the World (Ages 8-13)
Travel through music history with Christopher Thornbuckle. Discover jazz, rock, Motown, hip-hop, and more in this educational children’s adventure.
Learn more about the “When Music Changed the World” here.