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Secrets of Singapore

by Lesley-Anne Tan, James Tan, Monica Lim
RM34.02 MYR
Secrets of Singapore - Thryft
Secrets of Singapore - Thryft

Explore Singapore's fascinating past with Danger Dan and Gadget Girl.

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.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Non-Fiction Title (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Secrets of Singapore

by Lesley-Anne Tan, James Tan, Monica Lim
RM34.02 MYR
ISBN: 9789814615877
Authors: Lesley-Anne Tan, James Tan, Monica Lim
Publisher: Epigram Books
Date of Publication: 2015-07-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 41 readers)

Description

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.
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Explore Singapore's fascinating past with Danger Dan and Gadget Girl.

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.

  • Singapore Book Award Nominee for Best Non-Fiction Title (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.