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Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors.
Author
Series
Rich novels (Kevin Kwan) volume 2
Description
"Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians, is back with a wickedly funny new novel of social climbing, secret e-mails, art-world scandal, lovesick billionaires, and the outrageous story of what happens when Rachel Chu, engaged to marry Asia's most eligible bachelor, discovers her birthfather. On the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, heir to one of the greatest fortunes in Asia, Rachel should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut...
4) Camouflage
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Series
Bindi wildlife adventures volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Bindi and her family are visiting Singapore for the opening of a new reptile park. ... But when a rare Komodo dragon is missing, Bindi and her brother Robert have to blend into their surroundings to find her"
5) Singapore
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Singapore.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Formats
Description
A native New Yorker Rachel Chu accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors.
7) Singapore
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Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Singapore"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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Description
"A phenomenal novel of resilience and survival from bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris. In the midst of World War II, an English musician, Norah Chambers, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore,desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents, knowing she may never see her child again. Sister...
9) Singapore
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"The World Class Cities series takes readers on a journey to some of the world's most interesting cities, exploring their history, culture, and economic strengths"--
10) Singapore
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020
Description
The Exploring Countries series takes readers on a worldwide tour to discover diverse countries from around the globe. Learn about each country's land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, goods and services, indigenous peoples, cultural groups, arts and entertainment, sports, politics and government, and much more! In this series of AV2 media-enhanced books, a unique code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Indulge in the fantastical lifestyle through this vibrant coffee table book!
Philip Choo has been running a Crazy Rich Asians tour in Singapore since 2014-and this book will transport you directly there! Being a local, he has insider knowledge of real-life Singaporeans who have inspired characters and places featured in the movie, as well as tons of fun facts about the country and culture. Being the creator of the first Crazy Rich Asians tour, he...
12) Ponti: a novel
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"A refreshing and riveting story of female friendship set in Singapore--a surprising and powerful portrait of modern Asia" --
13) Half life
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Description
On the morning that changes everything, Aruna Ahmed Jones walks out of her ground-floor Victorian apartment in London wearing only jeans and a t-shirt, carrying nothing more substantial than a handbag, and keeps on walking. Leaving behind the handsome Dr. Patrick Jones, her husband of less than a year, Aruna heads to Heathrow, where she boards a plane bound for Singapore and her old life. Educated and beautiful, Aruna has a desperate need to risk...
15) Singapore
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Singapore. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"A sweeping novel set in Singapore during the years leading up to its independence from British colonial powers, about one young boy from a rural fishing family and the love story that will shape his life and complicate the fate of his larger community"--
Ah Boon is born into a fishing village amid the heat and beauty of twentieth-century coastal Singapore in the waning years of British rule. He is a gentle boy who is not much interested in fishing,...
17) From Third World to first: the Singapore story, 1965-2000 : Singapore and the Asian economic boom
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Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
"Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis?".
"The story of that transformation is told here by Lee Kuan Yew. Rising from a legacy of divisive colonialism, the devastation of the Second World War, and general poverty and disorder following the withdrawal of foreign forces, Singapore now is hailed as a...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"The Lion City has gone by many names and is famous for many things—its decadent street food, its world-class shopping, its lush gardens that burst with tropical blooms. But paradise is always hiding a snake. For Dara, a workaholic lawyer from the UK, Singapore is opportunity. Every day, brokering deals for her firm’s wealthy clientele, she gets closer to her ultimate goal: making partner. For Amaka, a sharp-tongued banker from Nigeria, Singapore...
20) Singapore
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Pub. Date
c1982
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents the life of a ten-year-old boy and his family in Singapore, describing his home and school activities and discussing the history, geography, ethnic composition, languages, culture, and other aspects of his country.
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