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Secrets of Singapore
Secrets of Singapore
Shortlisted for Best Non-Fiction Title, Singapore Book Awards 2016
In 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.
In 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.
232 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2015
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
November 4, 2019
Yes, fine, this is a whistle stop tour of historical events in Singapore, written for young adults, with some very questionable, cheesy humour thrown in to keep it interesting but it is also quite informative and useful to someone like me who has recently come to live here and could use some help understanding just how it became the place that it is today. If nothing else, it alerted me to the fact there's a weird theme park called Haw Par Villa, which I reckon I'll go visit this very evening!
October 1, 2017
Singapore's 🇸🇬 history from the 13th century till modern times , told with a lot of humor and linked with the artifacts in the National museum . Great for middle school kids & beyond . Kids in the late elementary will also enjoy it . Highly recommended !
September 9, 2019
A very informative and enjoyable book on Singapore's history for both young and old, wish this had been around when I was in school!
January 6, 2023
Great insights and humour about Singapore’s past. Lovely illustrations for social studies, target reading group aged 10 to 12.
September 20, 2024
A lovely book chock full of Singapore facts. Written for young people and great for everybody.
January 6, 2026
Fun and informative!
March 10, 2017
One of my students lent me this, saying that, "It is very interesting!"
And indeed, you uncover little unknown nuggets of Singapore history along the way. Major stories are also told in an easy to read manner.
Would recommend for both children and adults, and as a souvenir for visitors to Singapore!
And indeed, you uncover little unknown nuggets of Singapore history along the way. Major stories are also told in an easy to read manner.
Would recommend for both children and adults, and as a souvenir for visitors to Singapore!
September 12, 2016
Really enjoyed this one. Lots of great history about Singapore written in a fun, clear and easy to read way. Great non-fiction text which is surprisingly comprehensive. Particularly recommended to G6 students new to Singapore.
May 6, 2016
Surprisingly fun and good. Written a bit in the horrible histories style with local culture factoids. Great from children to adult.
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