13 Books in this collection
India Culture and History Collection
Explore and introduce Indian culture through these fiction and nonfiction stories about family, community, and courage. Readers will be taken on a journey that celebrates both traditional and contemporary Indian culture from learning to cook hot roti to traveling to India to see the majestic Royal Elephant lead the procession on Dasara.
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Aani and the Tree Huggers
By Jeannine Atkins, Venantius PintoPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageAani and the Tree Huggers
By Jeannine Atkins, Venantius PintoAhimsa
By Supriya KelkarAhimsa
By Supriya KelkarView DetailsIn this historical middle-grade novel, Gandhi asks for one member of each family to join the fight for independence from the British, and when Anjali's mother is jailed for doing so, Anjali must step out of her comfort zone to take over her mother's work.
Anklet for a Princess
A Cinderella Story from IndiaBy Lila Mehta, Meredith Brucker, Youshan TangView DetailsPart of the Cinderella Around the World series, this is a variation of the Cinderella story set in India.
Balarama
A Royal ElephantBy Ted Lewin, Betsy LewinPaperback: $12.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBalarama
A Royal ElephantBy Ted Lewin, Betsy LewinView DetailsTed and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue of their trip to southern India, where they meet Balarama, the lead Royal Elephant who will make his debut in the traditional parade that concludes the celebration of Dasara in the city of Mysore.
Bringing Asha Home
By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel AkibBringing Asha Home
By Uma Krishnaswami, Jamel AkibView DetailsA biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.
Chachaji's Cup
By Uma Krishnaswami, Soumya SitaramanPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageChachaji's Cup
By Uma Krishnaswami, Soumya SitaramanView DetailsNeel loves listening to Chachaji's many stories over steaming cups of tea.
Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
By Farhana Zia, Ken MinPaperback: $11.95 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji
By Farhana Zia, Ken MinView DetailsOverflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Selvakumar Knew Better
By Virginia Kroll, Xiaojun LiSelvakumar Knew Better
By Virginia Kroll, Xiaojun LiView DetailsThis true story of a courageous and clever dog who saved a boy's life during the devastating tsunami of 2004 is sure to touch the hearts of readers of all ages.
Step Up to the Plate, Maria Singh
By Uma Krishnaswami, Nidhi ChananiStep Up to the Plate, Maria Singh
By Uma Krishnaswami, Nidhi ChananiView DetailsNine-year-old Maria Singh learns to play softball just like her heroes in the All-American Girls' League, while her parents and neighbors are struggling through World War II, working for India's independence, and trying to stay on their farmland.
Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
By Supriya KelkarStrong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
By Supriya KelkarView DetailsIn 1857 India, 13-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.
The Closet Ghosts
By Uma Krishnaswami, Shiraaz BhabhaThe Closet Ghosts
By Uma Krishnaswami, Shiraaz BhabhaView DetailsWhen a young girl named Anu has trouble adjusting to her new home and school, she calls upon Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, for help vanquishing the ghosts in her closet.
The Happiest Tree
A Yoga StoryBy Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth JeyaveeranOut of Stock This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThe Happiest Tree
A Yoga StoryBy Uma Krishnaswami, Ruth JeyaveeranThe Lion Queens of India
By Jan ReynoldsThe Lion Queens of India
By Jan ReynoldsView DetailsAward-winning photojournalist Jan Reynolds offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the endangered Asiatic lions and the female forest rangers who fight to save them.
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