
The World of Discovery Collection is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level C Set 3 features seven titles, exploring themes of science, imagination, nature and global stories. Intended outcomes of Level C include teaching children to be able to: point to the words as they are read aloud sound out at least 90% of the words read longer sentences and longer texts enjoy being read to engage in independent reading Each book includes a story-based activity at the end of the books to help parents and educators get children to engage with the story. Includes these 7 titles: Advances in Alchemy (The Young Scientists series) Did you know that popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old boy, Frank Epperson, by accident? Or that caffeine was discovered by a chemist nicknamed Dr Poison? Read about them and other startling discoveries in the fields of Chemistry and Biology! Breakers of Barriers (The Young Scientists series) Did you know that Blaise Pascal became one of the first inventors of the mechanical calculator while trying to help his father with his work? Or that Tu Youyou, a Chinese scientist, found a cure for malaria by reading ancient Chinese medical texts and then using herself as a human test subject? Read about them and other stunning stories of people who made history after overcoming many barriers! Fabulous Physics (The Young Scientists series) Did you know that Marie Curie, who discovered radioactivity, started off as a domestic helper looking after a farmer's children? Or that Michael Faraday, inventor of the electric motor, taught himsel
Page Count:
93
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
ISBN-10:
9811244618
ISBN-13:
9789811244612
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