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india

India in color

activities & projects
1977
Suggests activities, foods, and handicrafts with an Indic theme.

The story of Divaali

2002
Retells the Hindu tale of a heroic prince and his bride who are separated by the demon prince Ravana until the Monkey Army of Hanuman, god of the wind, helps them. Includes facts about Divaali, the festival celebrating R?ma and S?t?'s return to their kingdom.

Once a mouse--

a fable cut in wood
1989
As it changes from mouse, to cat, to dog, to tiger, a hermit's pet also becomes increasingly vain.

Rama and the demon king

an ancient tale from India
1997
Retells an Indian folktale in which Prince Rama uses a pack of fearless monkeys to rescue his wife, Sita, from the clutches of the evil king Ravana.

The children of India

1993
Introduces the variety and richness of culture in India by describing the daily lives of children from different regions and social levels.

Once a mouse

a fable cut in wood
1982
The proud tiger does not want to be reminded that he was once a humble mouse before the old hermit used magic to make him bigger.

Fox tales

1984
A retelling of three Indian fables each featuring the exploits of a fox. Included are "Whose Horse Is It?, " "The Bone Garden, " and "The Stupid Fox.".

The cooking of India

2005
Introduces the different culinary regions of India through recipes adapted for young chefs and discusses the basics of food handling and kitchen safety.

Mohandas K. Gandhi

2002
Tells the life story of Indian social activist Mohandas Gandhi, describing his arranged marriage at the age of thirteen, his early years as a lawyer, his peaceful protests against the actions of the British in India, and his legacy.

Mother Teresa

caring for the world's poor
2007
A profile of Mother Teresa that chronicles her childhood, joining of the Sisters of Loreto, life and humanitarian work in Calcutta, India, and around the world, establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, and receiving of the Nobel Peace Prize.

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