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Devotees Of Vishnu: 5 In 1 (Amar Chitra Katha)
Collection of the following titles: CHURNING OF THE OCEAN, TALES OF VISHNU, TALES OF ARADA, PRAHLAD, DHRUVA and ASHTAVAKRA. Anant Pai or Uncle Pai, as he is popularly known as, was born on 17th September, 1929, in Karkala, Karnataka. He is the founder of the popular comic series Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle. He propagated the tales of Indian mythology and folk among the children through comic books. Some of his other works include Ramu and Shamu, Little Raji, Funland and Rekha. He has been awarded with several prestigious awards in his lifetime. He died on 24th February, 2011.
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Daughter Of The Deep
From the creator of PERCY JACKSON, bestselling author Rick Riordan, comes a brand-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana's freshman year culminates with the class's weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives. But wait, there's more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. But now the heat is on and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time. Rick Riordan's trademark humour, fast-paced action, and wide cast of characters are on full display in this undersea adventure. Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 180 million copies of his books worldwide. 'This is the stuff of legends' - The Guardian on Percy Jackson. Rick Riordan, dubbed 'storyteller of the gods' by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times number-one bestselling book series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson, the Heroes of Olympus and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase, based on Norse mythology. Rick lives in Boston with his wife, Becky, and their two sons, and when he's not writing, he enjoys traveling the world. He's even been known to go scuba diving on occasion.
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Disney 365 Stories Treasury: A Disney Story For Ev
Featuring colorful artwork and original Disney and Disney-Pixar stories, this wonderful story collection for Girls has a different story for every day of the year! All the favorite Disney characters are included from the Disney Princesses to Pumbaa, Baloo and Bambi to Jessie and the Disney Fairies, plus many more.
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Humorous Tales: Volume Four
Rudyard Kipling' (1865-1936) was born in India, and lived there till he was sent to England for schooling at the age of five. He returned after completing his studies and worked as a journalist and writer for several years. Kipling made his name as a novelist, poet and short-story writer, through iconic works like 'The Jungle Book, Kim', 'If' and 'Plain Tales from the Hills'. He is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he did in 1907. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature in 1926.
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Humorous Tales: Volume Three
Rudyard Kipling' (1865-1936) was born in India, and lived there till he was sent to England for schooling at the age of five. He returned after completing his studies and worked as a journalist and writer for several years. Kipling made his name as a novelist, poet and short-story writer, through iconic works like 'The Jungle Book, Kim', 'If' and 'Plain Tales from the Hills'. He is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he did in 1907. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature in 1926.
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Humorous Tales: Volume Two
Rudyard Kipling' (1865-1936) was born in India, and lived there till he was sent to England for schooling at the age of five. He returned after completing his studies and worked as a journalist and writer for several years. Kipling made his name as a novelist, poet and short-story writer, through iconic works like 'The Jungle Book, Kim', 'If' and 'Plain Tales from the Hills'. He is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he did in 1907. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature in 1926.
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Humorous Tales: Volume One
Rudyard Kipling' (1865-1936) was born in India, and lived there till he was sent to England for schooling at the age of five. He returned after completing his studies and worked as a journalist and writer for several years. Kipling made his name as a novelist, poet and short-story writer, through iconic works like 'The Jungle Book, Kim', 'If' and 'Plain Tales from the Hills'. He is the youngest person to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, which he did in 1907. He was also awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Society of Literature in 1926.
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Aladdin And Other Tales From The Arabian Nights...
Some of the best-loved stories in the world, originating in Persia, India and Arabia, retold especially for children. Editor N. J. Dawood (27 August 1927 – 20 November 2014) was an Iraqi-Jewish translator whose lively and poetic English translation of The Koran has never been out of print.
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Student Encyclopedia
An encyclopedia of brief articles on topics ranging from aardvark and abacus to zodiac and zoology, includes additional entries for geographic names
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Tintin (4 In 1)
Hergé, one of the most famous Belgians in the world, was a comics writer and artist. The internationally successful The Adventures of Tintin are his most well-known and beloved works. They have been translated into 38 different languages and have inspired such legends as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. He wrote and illustrated for The Adventures of Tintin until his death in 1983.
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Thea Stilton And The Roman Holiday...
oin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters spend the holidays in Rome!
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Judy and the Beast
This is Slappy's world -- You only scream in it! Judy Glassman lives with her brother, Kenny, and father, Noah, in a village at the foot of Evil Rock. Every winter, Kenny accompanies their dad up to the mansion at the top of the mountain to assist the rich, eccentric Grendel family with their house repairs. But this year, Judy convinces her dad to let her come too. Judy has heard whispers about the Beast of Evil Rock -- a half-human creature who stalks the crags. And she's determined to find out for herself if it's true. Will Judy discover the secret of Evil Rock before the Beast finds her first?
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The Champak Story Box-Volume 3
Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Bunty, not a detective, but surely has a keen eye for hidden conspiracies and disguised babas. Jenny & Kathy the tortoises, sisters who make everyone believe that nothing is impossible; sky is the limit, literally! Buzo the monkey, who is as proud as a peacock wearing his new watch but soon pride meets confusion! Aabha, whose blind beliefs are busted with logic and not magic. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, kindness, self-confidence, science and humour. These stories will: • Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life • Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels • Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills • Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way In the chaotic world of today, these original and unique tales help children learn new ways of expression and action.
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The Champak Story Box-Volume 2
Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Shersingh: mighty and strong, admits when he’s wrong, the King of Champakvan, he treats all as one. Cheeku the rabbit: call him cool, call him kind, he’s quicker than you can imagine, he has a sharp mind. Baddy the fox: lurking around, looking for trouble, conspiring against everyone, his actions double. Meeku the mouse: mischievous and witty, he fills the room with laughter, with a snack at hand, he thinks of what he’ll eat after. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, kindness, self-confidence, science and humour. These stories will: • Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life • Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels • Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills • Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way In the chaotic world of today, these original and unique tales help children learn new ways of expression and action.
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The Champak Story Box-Volume 1
Dive into this treasure box of original stories! Open the pages of this book to meet: Reo, the centipede who forgets which one of his 100 legs is hurting. Lalcheshwar, the greedy priest of Kurikapalli who learns his lesson. Pluto, the new dwarf planet who has all the other planets worried. Neel’s special pen which makes him ace his exams. The Champak Story Box is packed with stories on mystery, adventure, kindness, self-confidence, science and humour. These stories will: • Help young readers actively find answers to questions that bother them in real life • Enhance vocabulary and concentration levels • Develop linguistic and critical thinking skills • Build emotional and intelligence quotient in a fun way
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Indra And Shibi...
It is little wonder that Indra was the lord of all gods – he displayed the true characteristics of a perfect leader. It was his diligence and eye for detail that ensured that only the virtuous were given god-like status. Arrogance and impatience were soon corrected. But, most importantly, as a leader, Lord Indra strove to be worthy of his position.
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Tales Of Shiva
Shiva is the third deity in the Hindu triad. He ought to be the most terrible one because he presides over destruction, whereas Brahma and Vishnu are associated with creation and preservation respectively. Yet Shiva is as much loved by mortals as Vishnu is. He inspires fear in the hearts of the wicked, love and affection in the hearts and the pious.
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Nala Damayanti...
King Nala's life is idyllic, until a cunning cousin tricks him out of his kingdom. Can the love of his beautiful Damayanti survive such a calamity? Will they be able to win back happiness? Full of twists and turns, the story of this ideal couple is told in the Mahabharata.
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Vishwamitra
Born a warrior, he relinquished his kingdom to do penance. When Indra, the Lord of heaven, refused entry to King Trishanku, the sage, known for his determination, created a parallel heaven for the king who had sought his help. He trained Sri Rama and his brother Lakshmana in warfare and taught them the use of celestial weapons to prepare them for the great war they were destined to fight later. An extraordinary sage, Vishwamitra was also a seer whose hymns are part of the sacred Rig Veda.
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Sukanya
Sukanya, a princess, curiously pokes at two bright sparks in an anthill. She is horrified when she realizes that the sparks are actually the eyes of the great Sage Chyavana. He is blinded and a blight descends upon the entire kingdom. There is respite only when Sukanya agrees to leave her father and her royal home to marry the sage and serve him faithfully.She remains faithful to Chyavana, eventually shaming even the heavenly twins, the Ashwini Kumaras.
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Purushottam Dev And Padmavati
Purushottam Dev, the Prince of Kalinga is a staunch devotee of Lord Jagannath of Puri. During a ride in a forest he meets and falls in love with Princess Padmavati of Kanchi. According to tradition, Purushottam Dev sweeps the chariot of Jagannath during the Car Festival. Padmavati's father is furious when he hears of this and refuses to marry his daughter to one who wields a broom. He humiliates Purushottam Dev who vows to take revenge despite his love for the princess. Padmavati despairs and is ready to end her life. But things suddenly take a turn for the better after Lord Jagannath himself assures Purushottam of his support.This Amar Chitra Katha is based on a legend from Orissa.