A Picture Story-Book of Indian History (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from A Picture Story-Book of Indian History Some people explain the story of Rama and Sita by saying that the Rakshasas were really a hostile tribe who stole Sita away and that the monkeys Who helped Rama to bring her back were a race Of little men who lived in the forests - like the Bhils. We know of Asoka's reign and his good laws, through the inscriptions on the pillars at Allahabad, and Delhi, and elsewhere; but the story about his mother is a tradition Which may or may not be true. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.










HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics


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From early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers. This volume offers a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share "the best of the best." All royalties for HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. For more information on First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.




A Children's History of India


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Which were the first cities of India and how were they discovered? What was it like living in Mughal times? How did the British, who had come to trade in India, end up ruling the country? How has India changed after Independence? Delve into India's past to discover the answers to these questions and many more in this comprehensive history of our nation. Journey through time to visit the baths and palaces of the first cities of Harappa, the stupas of Ashoka and the flamboyant courts of the great Mughals, rich in art, culture and architecture. Learn how the revolution of 1857 really started and march alongside Gandhi on his quest for an India free from British rule. Plus, discover more about each period through fun and easy 'To do' activities. Told in simple, lucid prose and interspersed with beautiful illustrations, A Children's History of India makes learning history a fun and engaging experience for readers of all ages.




Stories of Indian Children, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Stories of Indian Children, Vol. 1 These white men gave the Indians their name. It was in this way. When Columbus first landed on this continent, he found some strange-looking people. He thought he had reached India, you remember, so he called the people Indians, but they would better be called the native Americans or Red Men. These white men found the Indians in all parts of the country living in tribes. Each tribe had a chief whom all respected and obeyed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Indian Story Hour (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Indian Story Hour They did not read from books, as we do, but listened to the tales of the old Story Tellers of the tribe. [so you see they were precious stories to them and were told from age to age, since when even the Story Teller herself could not tell. She knew they were true, for her grandmother had told them to her when she was a child. I tell these stories as nearly in her words as, I can. Listen! About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Matouchon a Story of Indian Child Life (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Matouchon a Story of Indian Child Life In a short while, the Doctor had so restored the baby that it could feebly open its eyes. Then he unbuttoned his coat, and, throwing it off, took from beneath his warm flannel vest, and wrapped the little creature snugly therein. This done, he replaced his coat, and, sitting down upon the sand, took the tiny bundle in his arms, and gravely contemplated it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Red Feather Stories


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Excerpt from Red Feather Stories: A Book of Indian Life and Tales for Little Readers This book is the first in a series of long ago readers, planned for the primary grades. Each book will present the life of some people or peoples, With child-life in the fore ground. The readers are followed in plan by a three-book series - readers and texts - leading the pupils through the successive steps by which savagery has grown into our American civilization. A teacher's handbook to accompany the primary readers, With suggestive literary, industrial, and play material, is in preparation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.