Author Description

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 1 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: Stories of Amazing Discoveries (The First of Everything series) Who discovered that the Earth is round? Who first measured the Earth? Who used nanotechnology first? Read these five stories of amazing discoveries and find the answers to these questions! Stories of How We Got Comfortable (The First of Everything series) Who discovered coffee? Who wore the first clothes? Who was the first couch potato? Read these five stories of how people made life in the past more comfortable and find the answers to these questions! Stories of How We Sent Stuff Around (The First of Everything series) Who sent the first instant message? When did we start having newspapers? Who delivered the first airmail parcel? Read these five stories of how we sent stuff around the world and find the answers to these questions! Stories of How We Captured the Past (The First of Everything series) Who was the first printer? Who took the first photo? What was the first recorded song? Read these five stories of how