WORLD OF DISCOVERY LEVEL B SET 2 (World of Science; Level B, 2)

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 B Set 2 features nine titles, exploring themes of science, imagination, nature and global stories.

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

• follow a text when it is being read aloud
• turn the page at the right time
• sound out at least 70% of the words in the book
• read simple sentences
• 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 9 titles:

1. Brave Beachley (Sisu Girls)
   Brave Beachley tells the tale of Australian Layne Beachley and how she chased her dream to become a world champion surfer. "Because tough times are sure to happen. They are part and parcel of life's plan. But don't let those tough times stop you, pick yourself up and say: 'I CAN!'"
2. Fearless Frosty (Sisu Girls)
   Fearless Frosty tells the story of New Zealander Anna Frost and how she chased her dream to become a professional mountain runner. "Whatever it is, go after it. Find the thing that makes you fly! Because one thing is for certain: You'll never know unless you try."
3. Mighty Mira (Sisu Girls)
   Mighty Mira tells the tale of Nepali Mira Rai and how she chased her dream to become a professional mountain runner. The moral of my story; Live the moment, live the now. Don't worry if you don't know the path, Have courage, and you'll discover how.
4. Panjang: The Tall Boy Who Became Prime Minister
   Panjang is the tallest kid around. He hates standing out, but little does he know, he's on his way to greater heights. This book tells the childhood story of Singapore's second prime minister, Goh Chok Tong, and how he conquered his self-consciousness to become a leader. This "tall" tale inspires children to embrace the things that make them different.
5. Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali: The Accidental Doctor
   Meet Siti Hasmah, a little girl, who wanted to be a journalist, in a period when not every girl was sent to school. Find out how she coped when World War II struck. Walk in her footsteps as she graduated from university and went on to save the lives of many Malaysian women and children. See what she finally ended up being.
6. Meme the Monkey: Wins in Life
   We all like to win and do well. But what does it really mean to win in life? Meme the Monkey wants to do well and tries her very best to. But she soon learns that doing well in life is not just about scoring high marks in her exams - there are other more important things.
7. I Really, Really Don't Like Water! (Wow Wild Asia)
   Boleh the otter pup really, really does not like water. Mama starts him on swimming lessons. Can he ever get used to the water? Read Boleh's splashy tale of learning new skills and the good surprise that comes with it.
8. I Really, Really Don't Like Heights! (Wow Wild Asia)
   Sayang the Leopard cub really, really does not like heights. When Sayang ends too high up in a tree. Can Bear, Monkey and Squirrel help Sayang find his footing and courage to climb down the tree?
9. I Really, Really Don't Like Bees! (Wow Wild Asia)
   Tahan the bear cub really, really does not like bees. Tahan is nervous when he joins Papa for his first trip to a beehive. Will he succeed in collecting any honey?