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Secrets of Singapore is a captivating book that taps into the lesser-known aspects of Singapore's past such as the city's first airport, the animals that have escaped from the Singapore Zoo, the very first MRT ride, and much more! The book is perfect for both children and adults as it uses the narrative style of a superhero duo to incorporate humor, historical facts, and popular culture references to engage its readers. Readers could possibly rave about the book’s powerful incorporation of storytelling to introduce Singapore's rich and vibrant history.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

Shortlisted for Best Non-Fiction Title, Singapore Book Awards 2016In Secrets of Singapore, Danger Dan and Gadget Girl uncover the nation’s past, from the time of Sang Nila Utama in 1299 to independence in 1965. But wait, there’s more!They 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 Girl’s guide to Singapore’s past.

Secrets of Singapore

ISBN: 9789814615877
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2015-07-01
Format: Paperback
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Secrets of Singapore is a captivating book that taps into the lesser-known aspects of Singapore's past such as the city's first airport, the animals that have escaped from the Singapore Zoo, the very first MRT ride, and much more! The book is perfect for both children and adults as it uses the narrative style of a superhero duo to incorporate humor, historical facts, and popular culture references to engage its readers. Readers could possibly rave about the book’s powerful incorporation of storytelling to introduce Singapore's rich and vibrant history.

Riley is your virtual thrift companion, and here to help you find your next favourite read. You can also find in-stock similar reads linked by topic and genre here!

Shortlisted for Best Non-Fiction Title, Singapore Book Awards 2016In Secrets of Singapore, Danger Dan and Gadget Girl uncover the nation’s past, from the time of Sang Nila Utama in 1299 to independence in 1965. But wait, there’s more!They 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 Girl’s guide to Singapore’s past.