Examines the costumes of India and Sri Lanka at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of the region, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.
Discusses the holidays, festivals, and customs that people in India celebrate each year, including birthdays, graduations, Christmas, and other events, as well as special days and events that are specific to their culture.
Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.
A biography of the Indian political and spiritual leader who furthered a strategy of nonviolent civil disobedience to coerce Britain into granting independence to India in 1947.
Describes how Indira Gandhi, intimately involved in Indian political life even from childhood, became prime minister and the first woman to lead her country.
A detailed biography of the life and exploits of Rudyard Kipling during his younger years between 1865 and 1900, describing his troubles, years in India, and move to London as a young man.
Explores the traditional genre of dance-drama performance known as Kathakali, discussing its role in South Asian history, growing popularity, form of expression, and other related topics.
