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This is the second set in the series,
after Read and Colour Freedom Stories, introducing
7 to 12 year olds to life in and around some of India's important
rivers. Older children
can read the stories themselves. Younger ones may want them read
aloud. The material is well-researched, an easy blend of mythology,
nature studies, history, geography, culture and environment issues.
Each book has a centrespread of a very visual map, charting the
course of the river. The line drawings are based on authentic
references and are inviting to colour in. river
stories
The
Story of Ganga The
Story of Brahmaputra
The Story of Narmada
The
Story of Kaveri
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THE STORY OF
GANGA by
Priya Krishnan art
Uma Krishnaswamy
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From the Himalaya mountains of Uttaranchal, where icy cold peaks seem
to touch the sky, the river Ganga sets off on a long and busy
journey.
The story captures the sights and sounds of life along this
ever-changing yet timeless river.
20
pages, 10.5" x 8.5", black and white, soft cover, for 7-12
years
Rs 45.00 (within India)
US$ 3.00 (outside India)
English ISBN 81-86895-61-2 |
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THE STORY OF KAVERI
by
Priya
Krishnan
art Ashok Rajagopalan
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When Kaveri emerged from the Brahmagiri mountains, the Kodagu king,
Kavera, generously allowed it to flow to the Chola kingdom and quench
the thirst of the people there. Since then this life-giving river has
brought prosperity to both these lands.
20
pages, 10.5" x 8.5", black and white, soft cover, for 7-12
years
Rs 45.00 (within India)
US$ 3.00 (outside India)
English ISBN
81-86895-60- |
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THE STORY OF
BRAHMAPUTRA
by Priya
Krishnan art
Uma Krishnaswamy
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Out
of the
mountains of Tibet, comes a river that brings with it the mystery and
grandeur of the land of its birth. It descends through the wilds of
northeastern India and then flows, broad and mighty, through
Bangladesh, weaving together an amazing variety of people and
landscapes.
20
pages, 10.5" x 8.5", black and white, soft cover, for 7-12
years
Rs 45.00 (within India)
US$ 3.00 (outside India)
English ISBN
81-86895-63- |
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THE STORY OF
NARMADA by
Priya Krishnan art
Uma Krishnaswamy
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Much
before people lived as groups along the Indus and Ganga rivers, the
valley of the Narmada river was humming with life. Today, big dams
across the river threaten to disturb the lives of those around it.
20
pages, 10.5" x 8.5", black and white, soft cover, for 7-12
years
Rs 45.00 (within India)
US$ 3.00 (outside India)
English ISBN 81-86895-62-0
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