india

Eighteen-year-old Rani, a budding photographer, grapples with first love, family boundaries, and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship.

Draws on primary and secondary sources to explore the history, people, practices, religious beliefs, and development of ancient India.

In Dakor, India, Jiva looks forward to a feast of peas from his garden, but when they are stolen at harvest time, Jiva sets out to catch the thief.

"A picture book biography about M.S. Subbulakshmi, a powerful Indian singer who advocated for justice and peace through song"--Provided by publisher.

In Chennai, India, after spending his whole life in jail with his mother, who is serving time for a crime she did not commit, nine-year-old Kabir is suddenly released and has to figure out how to survive on his own in the outside world.

Get to know India-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.

"This title highlights major destinations within India and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of India, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index"--Provided by publisher.

"Welcome to India--home of the Himalayas, the Taj Mahal, and the Bollywood movie industry! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about India's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of familiar Mother Goose rhymes reset in India, with character names, foods, numbers, and other aspects changed to reflect life in that country.

"The Daughters of Madurai is both a page-turning mystery and a heartrending story of the fraught family dynamics and desperate choices that face a young mother in India. Spanning 1990s South India and present-day Australia, the novel follows Janani, a mother who will do anything to save her unborn daughter, and Nila, a young woman who embarks on a life-changing journey of self-discovery"--.