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INDIA
For Kids
Big Cats
• Seymour Simon
NATURAL HISTORY •
1994 •
PAPER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A full-color introduction to the life of big cats around the world, including the tiger, lion, leopard, puma, cheetah, jaguar, and snow leopard. A brief text accompanies the photos, which concentrate on how the animals behave in the wild. Intended for children ages 4-8.
(BST46, $6.99) |
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Buddha Stories
• Demi
RELIGION •
1997 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text). Gorgeous (at least in very good light!), and a compelling introduction to Buddhism for children.
(ASA16, $23.99) |
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The Story of Divali
• Jatinder Nath Verma
• Nilesh Mistry
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A retelling of the birth of Rama and meeting of Rama and Sita, as recorded in the Ramayana, for kids about age 8. It's nicely illustrated.
(IDA220, $16.99) |
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Buddha
• Demi
RELIGION •
1996 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Demi tells the story of the sheltered upbringing of Indian prince Siddhartha, his first encounter with death and human suffering, and his subsequent search for enlightenment. Intended for children age 7-10.
(ASA17, $21.99) |
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Eyewitness Elephant
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
NATURAL HISTORY •
2000 •
HARD COVER
• 63 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $16.99) |
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Eyewitness: India
• Abha Narain Lamba
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
India comes to life in this visually innovative, fact-filled survey of geography, history and culture. With pithy text and hundreds of large color illustrations, covering a range of topics including the Mughal empire, the British Raj, Independence and the modern Indian democracy.
(IDA212, $16.00) |
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Homeless Bird
• Gloria Whelan
LITERATURE •
2001 •
PAPER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A National Book Award winner in the children's category, this lovely book is especially noteworthy for its strong sense of place. Set mostly in the holy cities of Benares and Vrindavan along the Ganges River, it's the story of a 13-year-old girl who must fend for herself after her intended in-laws cast her out of their home. The title is taken from a poem by Rabindranath Tagore. Ages 8 to 12.
(IDA201, $5.99) |
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Jahanara, Princess of Princesses
• Kathryn Lasky
LITERATURE •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 192 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Kathryn Lasky imagines the life and diary of a Mughal princess in 1627 India in this installment in Scholastic's "Royal Diaries" series. Our diarist Jahanara's parents are none other than Shah Jahan and Mumtaz -- builder and occupant of the Taj Mahal, respectively. The book is designed to feel like a real princess's diary, with gold-embossed pages and a sturdy binding.
(IDA213, $10.95) |
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Shiva's Fire
• Suzanne Fisher Staples
LITERATURE •
2001 •
PAPER
• 288 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A young adult novel set in southern India and steeped in Hindu custom, culture and religious belief. Parvati, the appealing 12-year-old heroine, is a classical dancer so accomplished that whe suspects that Shiva, as god of the dance, has chosen her to serve him.
(IDA200, $6.99) |
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