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Updated 3/1/07

	A Primary Source Guide to India by Autumn Leigh - Price $19.95 India's traditional cuisine, clothing, architectural wonders, and diverse peoples are documented in this comprehensive volume on the Indian subcontinent. Readers will learn about the caste system, karma, festivals like Deepavali and Holi, and important Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Indira Gandhi. From the grandeur of the Taj Mahal to spring celebrations in rural villages, this rich primary source tour offers readers an engaging introduction to India's land, politics, and culture.
	Colors of India by Holly Littlefield - Price $5.95 What color is India? It's green like the vegetation that covers India during the monsoon season, white like the Taj Mahal, and blue like the Hindu god, Krishna. Get to know India in this beautifully illustrated introduction to a land of many people. Paperback. 24 pages.
	Cooking the Indian Way by Vijay Madavan - Price $25.00 The contrasts of geography, climate, religious beliefs, and population in India result in its strong and distinct culture. These differences have greatly influenced Indian menus. However, one thing that all Indian dishes do have in common is the abundant variety of spices used to create them. Sweet, hot, and savory, spices are so important to Indian cooking, they are often prepared in special ways. Hardcover, 72 pages.
	Count Your Way Through India by Jim Haskins - Price $18.95 Imagine floating a candle down the Ganges River in the five-day-long Hindu festival of lights. Learn the story of the Taj Mahal and its four minarets. As children count their way, one to ten, in the Hindu language, they will take a discovery tour of India. Well-known author Jim Haskins's text and Liz Brenner Dodson's brilliant full-color illustrations give readers a taste of India's rich culture and beauty. Hardcover, 24 pages.
	Cut and Make Festival Masks from India - Price $5.95 A demon mask worn by dancers of Himachal Pradesh; a Ravana (demon) mask worn in northern India; a brightly decorated Kathakali dancer's mask from Kerala; a Narasimha mask from Orissa; and 2 others. 6 full-color masks on 6 plates. Identifying captions. Instructions.
	Girl and Boy from India Paper Dolls by R.M. Lehri Price $3.95 Rani and Munna, a little girl and boy from India, are featured in this accurately rendered paper doll book. The youngsters can be dressed in brilliantly colored festival costumes, modern clothing, saris, and other traditional apparel. Appropriate headdresses, a map of the country, and descriptive notes are included in an entertaining and educational collection.
	NEW Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan - Price $5.99 Like many girls her age in India, 13 year old Koly is getting married. When she discovers that the husband her parents have chosen for her is a sickly boy with wicked parents, Koly wishes she could flee. According to tradition, though, she has no choice. On her wedding day, Koly's fate is sealed. In the wake of her marriage, however, Koly's life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself alone in a strange city of white-sari-clad widows. Her only choice seems to be to shed her name and her future and join the hopeless hordes who chant for food. Even then, cast out into a current of time-worn tradition, this rare young woman sets out to forge her own exceptional future. And a life, like a beautiful tapestry, comes together for Koly .. one stitch at a time. Paperback, 192 pages. Ages 8 to 12.
	NEW How to Draw India's Sights and Symbols (Kid's Guide to Drawing the Countries of the World) by Melody S. Mis - Price $19.95 Provides a comprehensive colorful introduction to key sights and symbols of India. Cultural and natural landmarks are covered. The country's history, geography, and economy are also explored. To help bring this information to life, each book supplies east-to-follow directions and step-by-step illustrations so readers can draw some of the wonderful things they are learning about. Hardcover. 48 pages.
	India ABCs, A Book About the People and Places of India by Marcie Aboff - Price $16.95 Hardcover, 32 pages.
	Maya from India Sticker Paper Doll by Yuko Green - Price $1.50 Charming girl from India comes with 4 costumes, 26 stickers. 4 pages. Ideal for ages 5-10.
	Stencil Designs from India by K. Prakash - Price $6.95 Copyright-free designs-all taken from authentic Indian art and artifacts-include lovely animal and floral motifs, striking paisley designs, intricate geometrics, with many border elements, spot illustrations and more. Ideal for direct graphic art applications, they will also serve as inspiration for textile design, home and furniture decoration, and a host of other art and craft projects. 48 Pages.
	A Ticket to India by Tom Streissguth - Price $22.00 From its majestic mountains to the cultures of its people, this new A Ticket to title explores the richness and mystery of India. Hardcover. 48 pages.
	Families of India Video - Price $29.95 Viewers get a peek at the everyday lives of two families - usually an urban and a rural family. We are introduced to a child who helps narrate his or her activities. The footage is fantastic - intimate but not intrusive. Lots of interesting facts about the country are presented from a realistic viewpoint which brings other cultures into your classroom or home. 30 min. All ages.

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