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Chandra and her sister Deena see a demonstration of a "magic light," a solar-powered lantern, at a market near their home in Nepal and are determined to buy one, knowing it will help their little brother's cough to stop using kerosene lamps. Includes facts about Nepal and a DIY solar energy project
Visit the Bhil Carnival
"Each year, people of the Bhil tribe from Madhya Pradesh in central India celebrate a wonderful carnival call Bhagoria"--Back cover. A brother and sister visit the carnival together
Monsoon Afternoon
A young boy and his grandfather find much they can do together on a rainy day during monsoon season in India
Grandfather Gandhi
"Mahatma Gandhi's grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace"--Amazon.com
The Great Desert Adventure
"Jay and Juhi take us all on another exiciting adventure! This time they head off to the vast Thar desert, meet a new friend, go for a ride on a camel--and then get to a very special puppet show"--Back cover
Waiting for the Owl’s Call
For generations the women of Zulviya's family have earned their living by weaving rugs by hand. During one work day, Zulviya will tie thousands of knots. As she sits at her work, Zulviya weaves not one but two patterns. The pattern on the loom will become a fine rug. She weaves a second pattern in her mind
Razia’s Ray of Hope
Razia dreams of getting an education, but in her small Afghan village, girls have not been allowed to attend school for many years. When a new girls' school opens in the village, Razia must convince her family to let her attend