WORLD OF DISCOVERY LEVEL A SET 1 (World of Science; Level A)

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). The Level A Set 1 features 12 titles, exploring themes of science, imagination, nature and global stories.

Intended outcomes of Level A include teaching children to be able to:

• hold a book correctly
• read high frequency words
• match beginning sounds
• recognise familiar words
• talk about pictures in the book
• enjoy being read to

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 12 titles:

1. San's Home
   San is in her spaceship! Lion keeps her company. What will they see and do next? The universe is almost, but not quite, bigger than we imagine. Within it, we are sheltered by a place we call 'home'. For San, home is right here in Singapore, but San is also a child of the universe.
2. Binturong (Borneo Animals series)
   Up in the trees, a little black animal searches for fruit ... what could it be? Find out more about the binturong, a unique and fascinating animal from Borneo.
3. Slow Loris (Borneo Animals series)
   A brown furry animal, moving slowly and silently ... what could it be? Find out about the slow loris, a unique and fascinating animal from Borneo.
4. Tapir (Borneo Animals series)
   An odd black and white creature, with a long snout nose ... what could it be? Find out about the tapir, a unique and fascinating animal from Borneo.
5. Sophie the Dragon Learns to Bake (Sophie the Dragon series)
   Sophie the Dragon and her friends are learning how to bake! Join them as they learn how to make the mini cakes kueh bahulu.
6. Sophie the Dragon Hosts a Tea Party (Sophie the Dragon series)
   Sophie the Dragon is hosting her first tea party! She has planned for her and her friends to make spring rolls together. Will it be a success?
7. Sophie the Dragon and the Pancake Contest (Sophie the Dragon series)
   Sophie the Dragon and her friends have entered a pancake contest! Who will make the yummiest pancake and win the competition?
8. Indonesia: A Big Treasure (Treasure Seekers series)
   "There are no treasures in my land," bemoans the boy with a red hat. Three ancient statues hear his cry and come alive! Follow them as they comb through Thailand. Ready? Let's go!
9. Philippines: A Happy Treasure (Treasure Seekers series)
   "There are no treasures in my land," bemoans the boy with a red hat. Three ancient statues hear his cry and come alive! Follow them as they comb through Philippines. Ready? Let's go!
10. Singapore: A Treasure Hunt (Treasure Seekers series)
    "There are no treasures in my land," bemoans the boy with a red hat. Three ancient statues hear his cry and come alive! Follow them as they comb through Singapore. Ready? Let's go!
11. Malaysia: A Healing Treasure (Treasure Seekers series)
    "There are no treasures in my land," bemoans the boy with a red hat. Three ancient statues hear his cry and come alive! Follow them as they comb through Malaysia. Ready? Let's go!
12. Thailand: A Yummy Treasure (Treasure Seekers series)
    "There are no treasures in my land," bemoans the boy with a red hat. Three ancient statues hear his cry and come alive! Follow them as they comb through Thailand. Ready? Let's go!