Catagory: 7-9 years

Beena’s dad is in the Indian army, which means that when duty calls, he’s got to get going at once. Beena knows her dad’s job is important, but her birthday is coming up. She really, really wants her dad to be at home to celebrate with her. Will he be able to make it back in time?
Read on to find out about the people and their families whose big and small acts of heroism make the Indian army inspiring!

‘Come along, then,’ said Lakshmi Bai and Jhalkari Bai.
‘Come along and listen.’
Rattu is in a bad, mad mood. Her bossy older sister, Poorie, has taken her toys and gone off to play without her. Rattu has made ghastly faces at everyone: Roundy the cat, Shanti the cook and Mama as well. But none of this makes her feel any better.

She wishes she had a soldier to protect her and take her side. No sooner does she make the wish than the ground begins to shake-and suddenly, there’s not one, but two soldiers in the room!

So begin Rattu and Poorie’s grand adventures in the Uprising of 1857, and their encounters with its heroes: from Rani Lakshmi bai of Jhansi and Nana Sahib of Kanpur to the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar.

On 2 October 1869, a shy boy was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, who went on to become a heroic leader and change the course of Indian history. With his round-rimmed spectacles, short khadi dhoti and walking stick, he became an enduring symbol of non-violence, peace and independence. He is the Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Tracing his evolution through 150 little-known and inspiring incidents from his life, unusual trivia and gorgeous illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book offers answers to many pressing contemporary issues and depicts how Mahatma Gandhi remains relevant even today.

Gandhi in 150 Anecdotes is a classic tribute and a collectible edition that celebrates 150 years of the Mahatma, one of the most revered figures in world history.

Mishki and Pushka have learned a lot about India. And now they’re ready to solve the puzzles, riddles and activities that Daadu Dolma has created specially for them.
Join them and take on the challenge of completing these activities on India’s history, its kings and queens, its festivals and monuments, its art and culture. There’s sure to be lots of fun along the way!
The India Activity Book is part of the Discover India series of books that contain lots of fun facts and engaging activities. Through these books, you will delve into the history, culture, food, festivals, wildlife, monuments of India, and find out what makes this diverse nation such a fascinating place to be.

Who built Fatehpur Sikri to be the capital of his empire? What is the thousand-year-old temple in Thanjavur called? Where would you find Thembang Fortified Village and who lives there? Who painted the murals at Ajanta and Ellora?

Discover the answers to all these questions and more with Mishki and Pushka. Join them as Daadu Dolma takes them–and you!–on a whirlwind tour of some of India’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring monuments. From pre-historic cave paintings to rock carvings, ancient temples to unconquerable forts to Mughal tombs, India has something for everyone.

With over 1500 words, this book is aimed at children aged eight and up. Extensive categorized word lists with meanings and supporting images facilitate vocabulary building and retention. There are also plenty of jokes, fun facts, riddles and activities and practice exercises to encourage learners to use the new words they have learnt and help them integrate new words into their vocabulary.

What to expect from the Vocabulary Made Easy series:
· Broken up into four levels, these books have been specially designed to allow children to embark on the journey of building their vocabulary with minimum adult assistance.
· Extensive and comprehensive words lists (with meanings in Levels 2-4) that have been categorized so that these books are easy to use.
· A carefully planned progression so that children learn newer words in keeping with their world and age group.
· Supported with bright and engaging images that facilitate recognition and recall.
· Peppered with fun facts and riddles that make these books appealing to the readers.
· Supplemented with ample practice exercises to help integrate new words into the child’s vocabulary.

Find inside this book:
· Synonyms
· Antonyms
· Homophones
· Heteronyms
· Similes
· Idioms
· Prefixes and suffixes
· Contracted words and abbreviations
· Foreign words used in English
· Words related to sports
· Words related to science (physics, chemistry, biology, medicine)
· Words related to social media
· Words to do with Planet Earth
· Names of phobias
· Words that describe people

Let your child master the art of effective communication with Vocabulary Made Easy: Level 3. Happy learning!

All the people on earth get together to push the sky up with giant poles because it is too low and they keep bumping their heads against it. The crafty snake gets to know god’s secret message to man and becomes immortal by shedding its skin. An emperor’s sorrow bursts forth as flames and lava and turns Mount Fuji into a volcano.

These are just some of the fantastic and magical myths and legends from all over the PBI – World—Africa to Japan and Thailand to Alaska—that have been brought together in this exquisite collection. Charming and simple, yet profound in their wisdom, the stories encompass a diverse range. Some recount unforgettable tales of love and adventure, of dutiful sons and scheming gods, of enchanted lands and giant serpents. Others tell us how the PBI – World was created, why the sun and moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appeared to save mankind from the sun’s scorching rays, and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain.

Retold here by best-selling author Anita Nair, these timeless stories come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate.

Timeless stories told anew

Find out how the world was created, why the sun and moon never meet each other though they live in the same sky, how clouds appear to save mankind from the sun’s scorching rays, and why living creatures shed tears when they are in pain.
Retold by bestselling author Anita Nair, these ageless tales come alive with a freshness and exuberance that is sure to delight and captivate.

Join Amma and her boys as they travel to Shirdi, home to one of India’s most celebrated saints-Sai Baba. Hear the story of one of the most loved and revered mystics. Walk around the neem tree that gave him shelter. Relish a few moments in Dwarka Mai, the dilapidated mosque that became his home. Visit Dhuni Mai, the ever-burning fire Sai Baba had lit, and receive his blessings. Hear stories of the countless miracles he performed as you pay respects at the Shri Samadhi Temple, where he rests.
Feel Sai Baba’s all-pervasive presence, blessings and grace as you soak in the spirit of this sanctum. Listen to his teachings of Shraddha and Saburi and his beliefs of ‘Allah Malik’ and ‘Sabka Malik Ek’. Let Amma take you on a journey to witness the life of this unique saint who taught by example, compassion and kindness and who, for a century, has been drawing millions of adoring devotees every year.
Told through interesting stories with captivating illustrations, this book brings alive an important place of worship in an engaging and non-preachy way.

No wing-beat, no heartbeat, no freedom, no life – a caged bird’s lament.

Talon is a peregrine falcon-those that are hunters and the fastest creatures in the skies. But when locked in a cage, his wings stilled forever, Talon’s mighty heart and spirit are broken. He laments the loss of his wings, crooning the song all caged birds sing.
No bird or squirrel anywhere in the world would ever dream of rescuing a falcon. But in the Rose Garden lives a squirrel like no other. Shikar the squirrel is friends with the birds and the most kind-hearted creature. His tiny heart bleeds for Talon and the terrible fate that has befallen him. Late at night, when only owls and bats are awake, Shikar and his bird friends mount a daring rescue attempt.