Book Recommendations

Book Recommendations - in words

Mr Ching's Choice

Mrs Paul's Choice

Title: See Inside Great Cities
Author: Rob Lloyd Jones

Have you been to cities like New York, Venice or Istanbul before? I haven’t. If you haven’t either, don’t worry. Just come and take a look at this book. It’s called “See Inside Great Cities”.

In this book, you’ll find pictures and descriptions of some of the most important buildings and architectural structures from over 10 cities around the world. Take a look at the drawings and colours used to attract our attention.

Here’s New York City. Just by looking at the pictures and the information about these structures, I instantly want to know more about this city.

What’s the best part of this book? On each page, that there are flaps for us to open. Each flap will give us more information about that building or structure. Awesome, right?

If you’re as interested as I am about this book, do head down to our school library or English Room to take a look at some of the new books we have about architecture.

Title: See Inside Famous Buildings
Author: Rob Lloyd Jones

Hello everybody! I have just happened to come across a treasure trove of amazing architectural creations. And, it is all in this book about famous buildings which are no short of architectural marvels. While some of them are already amongst the seven wonders if the world, there are yet some that have stood the test of time with their sheer structural strength. Yet again, there are those which have awed the world with their magnificence and splendor.

Thus, I would recommend you to come to the English Room and flip through the pages of this fabulous book “SEE INSIDE FAMOUS BUILDINGS” written by Rob Lloyd Jones and illustrated by Barry Ablett.

Who knows you might just find some new information about these age old as well as modern creations, which you didn’t know before.

So do have a look at this delightful book on awe inspiring architectural wonders.

Ms Jenny Ho's Choice

Title: Why Why Why did pirates bury their treasure?
Author: Miles Kelly

Why? Why? Why?
Why did pirates bury their treasure?
Did all pirates want treasure?
What did pirates do with their money?

Take a look inside the pages of this book and discover the answers of loads of interesting questions about pirates!

Dr Lee's Choice

Title: The British Museum Quiz Book
Author: Carolyn Howitt

What was special about the Roman soldier’s shoes? What is the Parthenon? What did ancient Egyptian children mainly wear?

These are interesting questions about the ancient world. Presented as multiple-choice questions in a reader-friendly and interesting design, “The British Museum Book” will surely stimulate your brain and challenge you on your knowledge of the past! Why not pick it up and play the Q&A with your friends? It’s going to be entertaining and educational. And more important, it prepares you for your future visit to the British Museum in London!

Ms Jenny Ho's Choice

Title: Are you what you eat?
Authors: Anne Hildyard & Wendy Horobin

This book explores the marvelous machine that is your body, and reveals fun facts about the food that fuels it. You can discover a lot about the food that helps you grow big and strong, the food that makes you ill, and all the other ways that what you eat shapes who you are! Read and find out the interesting facts about your body and food!

Ms Cheng's Choice

Title: Where is the Brooklyn Bridge?
Author: Megan Stine

John Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge’s creator, was a great pioneer in the design of steel suspension bridges. The Brooklyn Bridge looms majestically over New York City’s East River, linking the two boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge started in January, 1870 and completed in May, 1883. Since 1883, its granite towers and steel cables have offered a safe and scenic passage to millions of commuters and tourists, trains and bicycles, pushcarts and cars. The bridge’s construction took 14 years, involved 600 workers and cost $15 million (more than $320 million in today’s dollars). At least two dozen people died in the process, including its original designer. Now more than 125 years old, this iconic feature of the New York City skyline still carries roughly 150,000 vehicles and pedestrians every day.

Miss Fung's Choice

Title: First Big Book of Why
Author: Amy Shields

Why does soapy water make bubbles? Why do we have to eat vegetables? Why do doughnuts have holes? Why does our skin wrinkle in the tub? Why do cats purr? Why CAN’T fish breathe air? Why? Why? WHY?

If you want to know the answers to those questions, please come to the English Room and read this awesome book to find out the answers. Have fun reading!

Mr Richard's Choice

Title: Match of the Day: 2016 Annual
Publisher: Panini Publishing

2,4,6,8, who do you appreciate? Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona, Chelsea, Leicester City? No matter which team you like, who is your favourite player or what country has the most appealing football, this book is perfect for anyone who LOVES SOCCER!
It provides in-depth analysis of players, teams and fans from around Europe, using wonderful colour photos and illustrations to really help the reader appreciate the BEAUTIFUL GAME!

Ms Ming's Choice

Title: Seven Wonders of the World
Author: Carmella Van Vleet

Have you ever curious about how the Seven Wonders of the World were built? This book may help you to solve it by providing many detailed and interesting information about the old and new Seven Wonders of the World.

If you are planning to go to these countries, there are many useful travel tips like if you go to Egypt, the McFalafel in McDonald’s is a must-eat and it is suitable for everyone, even the vegetarians. In Rome, the writer suggests you to go to Imperial Forums Museum where you can see the ruins of the world’s first shopping mall there, isn’t it interesting? If you don’t have enough time and money to visit all the ancient wondrous buildings, you shouldn’t miss this book.

Mr Richard's Choice

Title: Gerrard: My Autobiography
Publisher: Bantam Books

Did you Know that Steven Gerrard, one of Liverpool and England’s finest ever football players, once had a hole in his big toe the size of a 20-cent coin and the doctors wanted to amputate (cut-off) his foot? He was 11 years old at the time. Or, did you know he got caught by the police for stealing items from a department store when he was 13 years old?
Both of these events ALMOST led to his being rejected by Liverpool Football Club!
This autobiography is a MUST-READ for any football fan, especially those who support LIVERPOOL! YOU WILL NOT STOP READING IT UNTIL YOU ARE DONE!

Dr Lee's Choice

Title: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author: Brian Selznick

Set in the 30s, Paris, this fascinating story of the orphan, Hugo, hidden in a train station will touch your heart. His love of his late father drives him to fix a robot. But when it is fixed, he discovers the hidden past of an unlikely friend. This book is also very special in that the story is told not only by words, but also by the stunningly detailed sketching by the author. It reads like a movie. Not to mention that this work was actually turned into an Oscar-winning film “Hugo”. I’m sure you’ll like this book!

Ms Li's Choice

Title: Scholastic Children’s Thesaurus
Author: John K. Bollard

How many times have you used the word “interesting” in your reading log? If you want to avoid repeating the word choices, I highly recommend you to use a thesaurus as a useful tool. It is a book that shows you a variety of words with similar meaning. It can help you expand your vocabulary bank, and thus enhance your writing skills. In our English Room, there is one which is particularly suitable for you. It is called “Scholastic Children’s Thesaurus” by John K. Bollard. It contains good examples of how the “new” words can be used. Go grab this fascinating, intriguing and absorbing book now!

Dr Lee's Choice

Title: Randi Rhodes – Ninja Detective: The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit
Author: Octavia Spencer

This action-packed detective story of two children, Randi and D.C., will certainly excite anyone looking for an intelligent story with good suspense and fighting. Randi and her best friend, D.C., are ninjas who got inspired by Bruce Lee! This time, they are involved in the case of a missing time capsule which is very important to a town. I’m sure this is a page-turner to you all. It is also interesting to note that at the end of the book, there are “ninja tasks” for readers to try out too! How fun!

Ms Cheng's Choice

Title: Rainbow Tarts
Author: Emilie Guelpa

50 recipes for 50 colours; 5o mouth-watering tarts, easy-to-follow recipes.

Cook your way through the rainbow using fruit, vegetables, candy and other ingredients to create a perfect-and delicious- swatch of colour.
5o mouth-watering tarts, easy-to-follow recipes.

This book is dedicated to all lovers of colour, lovers of food and lovers of graphic design; but also to all of those who appreciate the good things in life!

Watch for the calorie intake. Be happy and stay healthy. Sweetness from the dessert can boost up your energy level and bring you a happy mood.