Which animals have escaped from the Singapore Zoo? How long was the very first MRT ride? And what on earth is a tiger car?

The book that started the best-selling series. Danger Dan and Gadget Girl uncover Singapore's past, from the time of Sang Nila Utama in 1299 to independence in 1965, then investigate intriguing corners seldom found in history books (shhhh!): cinemas, airports, sports and, of course, food.

Why kids love it

• Quirky questions and surprising answers about Singapore
• Superhero guides who make history feel like an adventure
• The perfect start to the Secrets of Singapore series

Collect the whole best-selling Secrets of Singapore series.