Tales from India

Gavin, Jamila. (Author). Hall, Amanda. (Added Author).

Summary: Collection of Hindu tales, including the birth of the gods, tales of creation, and the arrival of humans, accompanied by exquisite artwork, which reflects the influence of both classical and contemporary Indian art.

Item details

ISBN: 9780763655648
ISBN: 0763655643
Physical Description: print
vii, 88 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
Publisher: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2011.

Contents / Notes

Formatted Contents Note:	How the world began -- How Lord Shiva became blue-throated -- Manu, the fish, and the flood -- How the river Ganga came to Earth -- How Ganesh got his elephant's head -- The birth of Lord Krishna -- Hanuman, the greatest -- The choosing -- The battle of eighteen days -- Three steps to save the universe.
Target Audience Note:	Middle School.
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader Grades 5-8 6.2 2 SD Quiz 146472 English fiction.