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"The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community"--Provided by the publisher.

"A boy grows up to bring positive change to his village in India. This story is true, and it started with a boy named Sundar. After the deaths of his mother, and later his daughter, Sundar Paliwal knows what he has to do. He is determined to live in a place where girls and boys are treated equally and where the surrounding countryside is not ravaged by irresponsible mining. And so he comes up with a plan. In rural India, where many people cling to age-old customs and gender inequality and discrimination are encouraged, Sundar manages to convince the people of his village to welcome every girl born with the planting of 111 trees. His efforts have turned a desert village into a green oasis that is safe and prosperous for girls. And his heroic actions confirm that the ability to impact our communities in a positive way is not beyond anyone's reach"--Provided by publisher.

See how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or "great soul," by his many followers--changed the world through his words and deeds, which still resonate worldwide today.

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.

Follow a day in the life, from wake-up to bedtime, of a young person from Kenya.

After Frank and Ellie Benton lose their only son to illness, they accept a job in India where Frank's obsession with a young boy named Ramesh has stark consequences.

Examines the history of fashion and clothing in India, discusses the geographical, social, and cultural influences on how people dress, describes both traditional and modern garb, and looks at what men, women, and children are wearing in the early twenty-first century.

Text and accompanying photographs explore the origins of Indian food, a variety of cooking styles, the spices and curries, festivals, and everyday life through delicious recipes and detailed text.

An Indian folktale about how Prince Rama rescues his wife from the evil demon king.

Looks at the life of non-violent social activist Mahatma Gandhi.