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To work off a family debt, ten-year-old Hastin leaves his desert village in India to work as a circus elephant keeper, but many challenges await him, including trying to keep Nandita, a sweet elephant, safe from the cruel circus owner.

An illustrated biography of Mahatma Gandhi, a political reformer known for his nonviolent methods, and a principle leader in the drive for the independence of India from British colonial rule.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the land, weather, culture, and language of India.

A color-illustrated overview of India that describes its land, people, culture, government, religion, and recreation; also includes a quick-fact section and a glossary.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of India.

An introduction to India, providing information about the country's history, geography, cities and regions, people, government, plants and animals, and culture.

A child describes waiting for the monsoon rains to arrive and the worry that they will not come.

Photographs and text discuss the people, history, social problems, and family life in India.

Photographs and text describe the geographical features of the land, its villages, cities, industries, transportation, and wildlife.

Photographs and text describe the diverse culture of India which combines ancient customs and incorporates new traditions for the people who live there.