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Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.
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Categories: Biographies History Non-fiction
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Did you know trees are storytellers? Listen carefully and you can hear them whisper many stories — of forest fires and rain, of summer and winter, of our past and future. Look carefully around a tree’s heartwood and you will discover many tales, like the one in this book.
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Categories: Engineering & Technology History Non-fiction Science - Biology Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
WHAT HAPPEND WHEN SITA COMPLAINED TO THE PRINCIPLE . DID SOMETHING EVEN HAPPEN OR NOT READ THE STORY TO FIND ITA ALL OUT . ALSO READ ADIVASIS 1 2 3 . BEFORE READING THIS STORY TO KNOW WHAT EXACTLY HAD HAPPEND . THANKS
This is the story of Ahilyabai Holkar, a queen who ruled Malwa for 28 years. Read about this ruler who made history with her deeds.
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Categories: History Human Interest Non-fiction
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Join Chimik and her mother on a heartfelt journey of love, laughter, and tears. When they lose someone dear, they find courage and joy in the smallest things. Together they dance, sing, and celebrate life, even as they say goodbye.
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Categories: Children & Young Adult Reading Family & Friends Fiction Health & Wellbeing History Human Interest
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Behind the humble chilli is a fascinating story that takes one around the world. This story is not just about the spicy chilli, but also about the adventures of brave warriors and traders, about stormy seas and new lands. Enjoy this fascinating account written by a renowned expert on globalization.
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Categories: Adventure Crime, Thrillers & Mystery Family & Friends History Human Interest Non-fiction School & Education
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Shrimad Bhagavad-Gita, is not only the holy book of Hindus but also the spiritual teacher of all the people in the world. Read this book to understand the importance of the 'Divine' teacher and if you are yet more curious, read the books prescribed here.
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Categories: Biographies Children & Young Adult Reading Classics History Human Interest Personal Development Science & Nature
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
It’s raining and there’s not much one can do outdoors. Come and listen to Aaji’s story about the Kolis, the original inhabitants of Bombay, their favourite fish Bombay Duck and the city’s magnificent docks.
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Categories: Family & Friends History Human Interest
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
What do 19th Century English mathematician Ada Lovelace, new-age fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht, and the current Digital Minister of Taiwan Audrey Tang have in common? They’ve all impacted the way we look at computers and coding. This book introduces some inspiring women from the world of technology, from across a century.
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Categories: Biographies Engineering & Technology History Mathematics Science & Nature
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Ever wondered what the planet was like millions of years ago? What kind of creatures roamed the Earth? What trees grew in the prehistoric forests? Well, there is a way to find out—through palaeontology, a special science that is all about digging up and unscrambling clues to the past.
Would you like to walk a secret trail? This book takes you down one in Hauz Khas in Delhi— through a garden, an old school, a mosque and some tombs.
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Categories: History Human Interest Non-fiction
Collection: Editor’s Picks
Readers: Kids
Suggested age: Not assessed
Putta and Putti know that Muttajji is really, really old. But exactly HOW old is she? Join the twin detectives on an exciting mathematical journey through Muttajji's memories and India's history in their quest to crack the big question.
Suggested age, readers, English difficulty and US school grade are separate labels. Age groups are guidance based on source information or editorial review; unreviewed books are “Not assessed”. A US grade is assigned only with source information or a documented assessment; otherwise it is “Not assessed”. Levels use A1–C2 to indicate reading difficulty. StoryWeaver levels 1/2/3/4 use our approximate A1/A2/B1/B2 guide, labelled “estimated”; this is not an official equivalence. A book-specific assessment takes priority. Other unassessed books are labelled “Not assessed”. Source StoryWeaver levels are retained separately. Classics retain their original English.
