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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.

Tells the story of the romance and marriage between James Achilles Kirkpatrick, the British Resident at the court of the Nizam of Hyderabad between 1797 and 1805, and Khair un-Nissa, the great-niece of the Nizam's prime minister and a direct descendant of the Prophet, discussing the intrigue, politics, religious disputes, and espionage that undergirded the scandalous relationship.

"Ajita, a young girl from India, introduces readers to her country's landscape, weather, foods, and festivals. Ajita also tells readers about her school, family life, and things to see in India. Includes a page of facts about India's population, geography, and culture"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the . . . country of India with Crayola! With the rainbow palette of Meenakshi Temple, The Golden City, the colorful celebration of Holi, and more, uncover the colors of nature and culture all across India"--Provided by publisher.

"In 1857 India, 12-year-old Meera escapes a life she has no say in--and certain death on her husband's funeral pyre--only to end up a servant to a British general in the East India Company. When a rebellion against British colonizers spreads, she must choose between relative safety in a British household or standing up for herself and her people"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at ancient India, discussing daily life, rulers, beliefs, culture and more.

Looks at the issues that India is facing in the twenty-first century, exploring topics such as the population, traditions, government and more.

A collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling featuring Mowgli, a boy raised in the jungle.

The sepoys, native soldiers serving in the British army, are massing in response to a prophecy predicting the end of the reign of the British East India Company. Alexander Sheridan-in command of a scratch cavalry force of civilian volunteers, unemployed officers and loyal Indian soldiers stands against atrocities on both sides of the conflict, judging all by their merit rather than by the color of their skin or the details of their religion.

Four determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Chennai, India.