original Secrets Of Singapore

Recommended for ages 9 and aboveShortlisted for the Singapore Book Awards 2016 Best NonFiction TitleShortlisted for the Popular Reader's Choice Awards 2016 English (Children) Books CategoryRed Dot Book Award 20162017 (Older Readers) 2nd PlaceIn Secrets of Singapore, Danger Dan and Gadget Girl uncover the nations past, from the time of Sang Nila Utama in 1299 to independence in 1965. But wait, theres moreThey also investigate intriguing areas seldom found in your history books (shhhh), like cinemas, airports, sports and of course, food Join the superhero duo as they unearth fascinating facts like:Which animals have escaped from the Singapore Zoo How long was the very first MRT ride Where can you see a tiger car (And what on earth is a tiger car )The answers to these burning questions and much more in Danger Dan and Gadget Girls guide to Singapores past."Danger Dan and Gadget Girl have really outsmarted me this time. There are secrets of Singapore that I didnt even know about Secrets of Singapore is a comprehensive account of everything Singaporeanfrom history to politics to transport, education and foodand has fascinating details, interesting commentaries and humorous illustrations. It is a book that should be in every Singaporean kids collection."Dr Cheah Yin Mee, partner and consultant, Learning Ventures, council member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Singapore"I wish Danger Dan and Gadget Girl were around to help me with History back when I was in school. Secrets of Singapore will be a boon for those mugging for Social Studies, as it presents facts about the social and cultural history of Singapore in an interesting way, with memorable drawings and illustrations by James Tan."Lim Cheng Tju, Country Editor for the International Journal of Comic Art"Secrets of Singapore is one for the history buffs, both young and old... It's written in a breezy and accessible style, with lots of graphics, including cheesy puns of the sort I used to ROFL at when I was a child."Sassy MamaAuthors: James Tan (Illus.), LesleyAnne, Monica LimISBN: 9789814615877Cover Type: PaperbackPage Count: 232Year Published: 2015Size: 215mm x 140mm