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Book Synopsis A Harappan Adventure by : Sunila Gupte
Download or read book A Harappan Adventure written by Sunila Gupte and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2570 BCE, Bagasra Village, Harappa, India Twelve-year-old Avani is a happy-go-lucky, adventurous Harappan girl, who loves to play with her friends Tavishi, Delshad and Ambar. The wedding of the Village Elder’s daughter Ketika brings fresh excitement into their lives. However, something sinister is afoot, as Avani realizes when she overhears a mysterious conversation between two men. Other incidents, like a bizarre robbery and a fire at the grain storeroom, add to the tension. Do these unconnected events point to a bigger plan? How is the monk from far-off China linked to all this? Will Avani and her friends’ quick thinking unmask this plan, and save the honour of Bagasra village and Harappa?
Download or read book Girls of India written by Sunila Gupte and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2570 BCE, Bagasra Village, Harappa, India Twelve-year-old Avani is a happy-go-lucky, adventurous Harappan girl, who loves to play with her friends Tavishi, Delshad and Ambar. The wedding of the Village Elder's daughter Ketika brings fresh excitement into their lives. However, something sinister is afoot, as Avani realizes when she overhears a mysterious conversation between two men. Other incidents, like a bizarre robbery and a fire at the grain storeroom, add to the tension.
Download or read book A Chola Adventure written by Anu Kumar and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 990 CE, Tanjore, India Twelve-year-old Raji is growing up during the reign of Rajaraja Chola in south India. Raji is a girl of spirit---brave, bright and bold. She is also a dancer, a warrior and a sculptor who models kingdoms in stone. Raji, however is not happy: she misses her family. Her mother is in exile and her father has left home in grief. On a dark night as a storm rages, Raji rescues a Chinese sailor at sea. This sets off a chain of events with unforeseen consequences. A Shiva statue goes missing, a prince disappears and there is a murder inside a temple. As Raji and her friends, the prince Rajendra Chola and his cousin, Ananta, try to help the Chinese mariner, they realize that he may have some of the answers Raji has been looking for. Will the Criminals be brought to justice? Will Raji's family be reunited once again? Will peace be restored to the mighty Chola Kingdom?
Book Synopsis A Mauryan Adventure by : Subhadra Sen Gupta
Download or read book A Mauryan Adventure written by Subhadra Sen Gupta and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-06-15 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 3rd Century BCE, Pataliputra, India Madhura lives in the legendary city of Pataliputra during the reign of King Ashoka of the Maurayan dynasty. She works in the palace as the maid and companion of Princess Sanghamitra. Madhura does not like it at all! Life is so boring. She dreams of travelling across the land like her brother Kartik, who is a trader and growing up to become a soldier, fighting with swords and riding horses. Madhura's dream suddenly come true as she travels with Kartik from Pataliputra to Ujjaini in a caravan. On the way mysterious things begin to happen. Who is that fat man giving out packets full of gold and silver coins to Kartik? Why are they stopping at Vidisha to meet a Buddhist monk? Kartik is up to something and Madhura has to find out the truth. Read this fascinating account of Madhura's life, and discover what it was like to grow up in the past!
Author :Preetha Leela Chockalingam Publisher :Penguin Random House India Private Limited ISBN 13 :9354927203 Total Pages :167 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 (549 download)
Book Synopsis A Chera Adventure (Girls of India Series) by : Preetha Leela Chockalingam
Download or read book A Chera Adventure (Girls of India Series) written by Preetha Leela Chockalingam and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2022-09-12 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious and spirited, Sharadha loves living life in her ancestral tharavadu. The grand ol' house, Vishwasam, is right in the heart of her beloved Marayur, in the Chera kingdom. The house is also the centre of activities as Devaki Amma, her grandmother, is a healer for the King no less! Life is good in the sleepy village! But her inquisitiveness takes Sharadha on an unintended adventure. Trying to investigate a secret, she chances upon a mysterious trader and ends up in the bustling city of Mahodayapuram. And it's not just any city but the busy multicultural melting pot of the Cheraman Perumal Empire! As she traverses the metropolis, Sharadha gets pulled into the magical colours, languages, religions, and the vibrancy of the city. She now realizes how complex the Capital is from her small village life-full of intrigue and political scandals. But as a sudden war with the ambitious and powerful Chola Dynasty looms on the horizon, Sharadha pines to get back to her old quiet life in Marayur. Will she ever be able to see her beloved Vishwasam again? Can she use the wisdom taught by her grandmother to save the others and herself? Peek into an account of what life was like during the final years of the Chera Dynasty of the eleventh century Kerala!
Book Synopsis The Indus Valley Adventure by : Reena Ittyerah Puri
Download or read book The Indus Valley Adventure written by Reena Ittyerah Puri and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vijay and Durga have no idea what they are in for when they accompany their amateur archaeologist grandfather to the excavation site of the Indus Valley civilization. Quite annoyed that they have to spend their holidays in a dusty dump they are hardly prepared for the amazing adventure that takes them back 3390 years to a world that they have only read about in their history books. An adventure that involves a clay whistle, a boy called Vala and his pet goat. Amar Chitra Katha presents a very special story that brings to life one of the most ancient civilizations of the world.
Book Synopsis The New Age of Adventure by : Sebastian Junger
Download or read book The New Age of Adventure written by Sebastian Junger and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These stories rocket readers across the roof of the world on the new high-speed railway in Tibet, describe the tension between Indian farmers and the sacred elephants besieging their villages, and introduce them to a shaman whom some believe can cure the most serious depressions.
Book Synopsis The Adventure of the Missing Dancing Girl by : Sunila Gupte
Download or read book The Adventure of the Missing Dancing Girl written by Sunila Gupte and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 2500 BC: four high-spirited girls and boys—Kartik, Xerxes, Namami, and Kaveri—have set off from their home in Anantpur for the auspicious Surya Mela in Lothal, a port town in Meluhha (Bharat). But on the way a daring robbery takes place—sacred treasures are stolen from Mohenjo-daro’s temple, including the famous dancing girl statue—and soon, they are caught up in its coils. Then in the city, they meet thirteen year old Amu Darya—a boy from faraway Mesopotamia, a world utterly different from theirs. He is in search of his missing father, last seen in this part of the Indus Valley. The five become fast friends, and band together when they become entangled with forces much darker than they expected. Will the fearless fivesome succeed in foiling evil plans and upholding the honour of Mohenjo-daro? An amazing tale full of white parrots, elephant rides, river caravans, and secret maps, The Adventure of the Missing Dancing Girl is a glorious children’s story set in the time of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Book Synopsis Girls of India by : Subhadra Sen Gupta
Download or read book Girls of India written by Subhadra Sen Gupta and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping adventure and mystery story set in the past 3rd century BCE, Pataliputra, India Madhura is twelve and lives in the legendary city of Pataliputra during the reign of King Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty. She works in the palace as the maid and companion of Princess Sanghamitra. Madhura does not like it all!
Book Synopsis India's Immortal Comic Books by : Karline McLain
Download or read book India's Immortal Comic Books written by Karline McLain and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-04 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining entertainment and education, India's most beloved comic book series, Amar Chitra Katha, or "Immortal Picture Stories," is also an important cultural institution that has helped define, for several generations of readers, what it means to be Hindu and Indian. Karline McLain worked in the ACK production offices and had many conversations with Anant Pai, founder and publisher, and with artists, writers, and readers about why the comics are so popular and what messages they convey. In this intriguing study, she explores the making of the comic books and the kinds of editorial and ideological choices that go into their production.
Book Synopsis INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION by : Narayan Changder
Download or read book INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION written by Narayan Changder and published by CHANGDER OUTLINE. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a riveting expedition through the corridors of ancient history with our MCQ guide - "Indus Valley Civilization: MCQ Expedition into Ancient History." Tailored for history enthusiasts, students, and exam aspirants, this comprehensive resource offers a curated collection of multiple-choice questions delving into the mysteries of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Uncover the secrets of Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and the Indus script, while exploring the cultural, economic, and architectural marvels that defined this ancient civilization. Perfect your knowledge of the intricate facets of the Indus Valley Civilization and prepare confidently for exams. Elevate your historical acumen and immerse yourself in the wonders of antiquity with "Indus Valley Civilization: MCQ Expedition into Ancient History." Unveil the past with precision and depth.
Book Synopsis The Indus Valley by : Naida Kirkpatrick
Download or read book The Indus Valley written by Naida Kirkpatrick and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an introduction to the Harappa people who lived in the Indus Valley thousands of years ago, describing their civilization, daily life, religious beliefs, and more.
Book Synopsis The Harappan Event by : Hal Lillywhite
Download or read book The Harappan Event written by Hal Lillywhite and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The archaeological dig should have been adventurous, but not this adventurous. One definition of an adventure is an event during which you are scared out of your wits and might not survive, but it is fun to talk about later. Susan Kisset was to learn that the hard way. Kisset had big dreams about her find, but she was not dreaming big enough, nor did she realize how quickly dreams could become nightmares. From the desert of the mid-east to Denver, to New York, to the Navajo Nation, trouble dogs her footsteps. Murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, international intrigue, all invade Kisset's life, and her safety will depend on a man with a secretive, violent past. Then it gets bigger. National, even international implications follow. Kisset and her protector become targets, but who is doing the targeting? And what is the aim of those shadowy enemies? Can she and her protector deal with the threats without allowing their developing attraction for one another to interfere with sound thinking and the necessary action?
Book Synopsis Let's Go Time Travelling by : Subhadra Sen Gupta
Download or read book Let's Go Time Travelling written by Subhadra Sen Gupta and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-09-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was king Ashoka fond of chewing paan? Mulligatawny was a soup, but what was pish-pash? Did they design jewellery in Harappa? Who played pachisi, chaupar and lam turki? Find the answers to all these weird, impossible question in this fascinating book about how people lived in the past. Go time travelling through the alleys of history and take a tour through the various ages—from Harappa to the Mauryan, Mughal to the British. Through short snapshots and wacky trivia, this book gives you a glimpse into the vibrant culture of India, as you learn about the life and times of kings, queens, viceroys and even ordinary children! Spend a day with Urpi as she tries selling pottery in exchange for a few beads at Mohen-jo-daro; step back into King Ashoka’s kingdom where Madhura prepares to be a warrior; watch Adil harbour hopes of becoming a khansama in British India.
Author :Georg Feuerstein Publisher :Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House ISBN 13 :9788120820371 Total Pages :376 pages Book Rating :4.8/5 (23 download)
Book Synopsis In Search of the Cradle of Civilization by : Georg Feuerstein
Download or read book In Search of the Cradle of Civilization written by Georg Feuerstein and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House. This book was released on 2005 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pathbreaking book, the authors show that the ancient Indians were no primitives but possessed a high spiritual culture, which not only influenced the evolution of the Western world in decisive ways but which still hs much to teach us today. India's archaic spirituality is codified in the rich symbols, metaphors and myths of the magnificent Rig-Veda, which is shown to be much older than has been widely assumed by scholars. The present book also unravels the astonishing mathematical and astronomical code hidden in the Vedic hymns. Anyone interested in ancient cultural history, India, archaeo-astronomy or spirituality will find this well researched and cross-cultural work spellbinding and enriching.
Book Synopsis (Free Sample) General Studies Companion for MPPSC Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Prelim and Main Exams by : Disha Experts
Download or read book (Free Sample) General Studies Companion for MPPSC Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Prelim and Main Exams written by Disha Experts and published by Disha Publications. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Studies Companion for MPPSC Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Prelim & Main Exams English Edition is the first of its kind study material prepared exclusively for the Madhya Pradesh PSC Exams. The Book has been divided into 4 parts and 10 Units. # Part A covers Indian General Studies – History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Environment and Science & Technology; # Each subject is further divided into Chapters which provides detailed Snapshot followed by Practice Exercises. # Part B covers Madhya Pradesh General Studies covers the entire History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Panorama etc. related to Madhya Pradesh followed by a Question Bank. # Part C covers 5 Years Madhya Pradesh Prelim Solved Papers with explanations & # Part D covers 2 Years Madhya Pradesh Mains Solved Papers with detailed explanations in adherence to word limit. # The book also provides the Physical and Political coloured Maps of Madhya Pradesh.
Book Synopsis History of India by : Dr Malti Malik
Download or read book History of India written by Dr Malti Malik and published by New Saraswati House India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History Book