The forests of India are not only home to a wide variety of animals and birds but also teem with committed conservationists, naturalists and nature lovers. After spending many years with wildlife, these men and women bring us fascinating stories of their experiences and encounters. Cliff Rice, an animal explorer, camps for two years in the mountains of Kerala and befriends the Nilgiri tahr with fistfuls of salt. Ralph Morris, one of the first British coffee planters in the Biligirirangan Hills of Karnataka, goes on a ' tiger beat' and ends up chasing a pair of tigers towards his daughter, who is armed only with pebbles to defend herself. Sally Walker comes to India to learn yoga and Sanskrit but spends years caring for baby chimpanzees and tiger cubs in zoos instead. Rom Whitaker, a reptile conservationist, sets off on an international hunt for giant crocodiles that takes him from Orissa to Egypt, and Manish Chandi tells a fascinating tale about Meroe-- the rumbling Nicobar island
This charming board book highlights the customs, traditions and stories behind the most vibrant and colourful festival, Holi.Explore the chaos of colours, soak in the sight and sounds, experience the magic of rituals, food and celebrations, and discover how festivals bring families and friends together.This series of charmingly illustrated board books introduces kids to customs, traditions and stories behind important festivals like Holi and DiwaliExplore the buzz of activities and rituals and discover how festivals connect us to our rootsDotted with interesting facts about each festival as well as an interactive seek-and-find activity.Suitable for bedtime reading and parent-child association.Perfect way to familiarize young readers with India's rich cultural fabric.These books offer a fun and enjoyable introduction to timeless myths and festivals for modern kids.A must have to impart important life lessonsCollect all books in the series!WHY YOU SHOULD BUY THIS BOOKAGE APPROPRIATE: Wri
