Arcadia Public Library

A tale about the author's trip to the flooded forest of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve expels the myths and attempts to explain the science behind the behavior of the man-eating tigers which inhabit this mangrove swamp.

Introduces the culture of India, describing important holidays, customs, special arts, folktales, games, and foods.

"Come along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees and more."--

Retells the legend of the Indian princess who appears from an orange each evening but must return to the orange before the light of day touches her.

"Journey across the diverse regions of India in this joyful celebration of its people, places, and wildlife. Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at the ancient cave paintings of Bhimbetka, wander the bustling streets of Delhi, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. Uncover India's fascinating history and culture, and explore the unique mix of the traditional and modern that makes India the incredible...

The incredible story of the world's largest visionary environment: the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, kept secret by outsider artist Nek Chand for fifteen years.

A collection of tales told to children in India today. While uniquely Indian, these stories reflect the universal themes of world folklore.