Oxford Bookworms : A Window on the Universe

from the back cover: What does the future hold in store for the human race? Aliens from distant galaxies, telepathic horror, interstellar war, time-warps, the shriek of a rose, collision with an asteroid - the unknown lies around every corner, and the universe is a big place. These nine science-fiction stories offer possibilities that are fantastic, humorous, alarming, but always thought-provo…

Who Dunit? Detective Stories Chosen by Philip Pullman

Test your wits against the finest sleuths that literature has to offer. This collection of 16 baffeling detective stories by writers such as Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Dorothy L. Sayers is sure to keep mystery lovers turning the pages. From Sherlock Holmes to Hercule Poirot, the greatest detectives in classic and contemporary fiction can be found in the pages of this captivati…

Science Test 6

The detachable tests provide ample practice and exposure to examination-type questions, giving pupils greater confidence to face their Continual and Semestral Assessments, and the PSLE examination.

The beast within

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781838526641

Collation

220 p. ; 19 cm

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Call Number

800 VAL b

Death in the afternoon

A fascinating look at the history and grandeur of bullfighting, Death in the Afternoon is also a deeper contemplation on the nature of cowardice and bravery, sport and tragedy, and is enlivened throughout by Hemingway's pungent commentary on life and literature. Seen through his eyes, bullfighting becomes an art, a richly choreographed ballet, with performers who range from awkward amateurs …

Kota di tepi danau

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9789796878925

Collation

306 p. ; 18 cm

Series Title

Character building stories

Call Number

F WIL k

The Meaning of Relativity

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781781398647

Collation

119 Pge, Paperback

Series Title

Benediction classics

Call Number

530 EIN m

Countries fly flags and other questions about people and places

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.

A short history of nearly everything (Bryson)

One of the world’s most beloved and bestselling writers takes his ultimate journey -- into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer. In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail -- well, most of it. In In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts h…

Mastering the 5: paragraph essay

A master teacher shares her meaningful, student-centered lessons and activities that have helped her meet national and state standards. Includes models and rubrics for teaching informational, narrative, persuasive essays. Perfect for engaging students and helping them succeed on the tests!