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RAJASTHAN
For Kids
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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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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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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Keeping Corner
• Kashmira Sheth
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• 281 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A heartfelt coming-of-age story set in a Gujarat village in Ghandi's India. 12-year-old Leela's future husband dies, leaving her imprisoned according to tradition, but there is hope for her future and for India's. The independence movement and Leela's personal growth are intertwined in the inspiring novel. Leela's personal growth is intertwined with Ghandi's independence movement in this inspiring novel.
(IDA522, $15.99) |
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