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Aliens Yetil Tevha (एलियन्स येतील तेव्हा)
कधी आकाशाकडे बघताना मनात येतं आपल्यासारखे कोणी तिथे असतील का? कधी मोबाईलवरून जग भटकताना वाटतं हा मोबाईल नव्हता तेव्हा काय करायचे सगळे? कधी रोबॉटच्या अजब बातम्या ऐकून डोक्यात चमकून जातं - हा माझ्यासारखा विचार करू शकतो का? असे प्रश्न तुम्हाला पडत असतील, तर हा कथासंग्रह नक्कीच तुमच्यासाठी आहे. या पुस्तकातल्या कथा तुम्हाला एलियनच्या गंमतीजंमतीत सामील करून घेतील. डायनोसॉरच्या गूढ काळात नेतील. अगदी थेट चंद्रावर राहायला घेऊन जातील. या कथा भविष्य दाखवतात, पण ते खूप दूरचं नाही. कल्पनाशक्ती इथे भन्नाट झेप घेते, पण विज्ञानाचा तर्कशुद्ध हात घट्ट धरूनच. या कथांमध्ये साहस आहे. थरार आहे. अधूनमधून थोडा मजेदार गोंधळ आहे. मग आहात तयार या भन्नाट सफरीवर जायला ?
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50 Great School Stories
50 Great School Stories is a collection of entertaining and inspiring school-themed stories selected and edited by Ruskin Bond. The book brings together stories about school life, friendships, teachers, adventures, mischief, sports, and the lessons students learn while growing up. Rather than following one single plot, it contains 50 different stories by various writers, each highlighting a unique aspect of school experiences. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style, making the book enjoyable for young readers. Theme: School life, friendship, courage, learning, and childhood adventures Message: School is not only a place for education but also for personal growth, friendships, and memorable experiences. The book is popular because its stories are relatable, enjoyable, and often teach valuable life lessons.
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Sporting Tales
‘Imagine my situation as I clung desperately to the wing of the enraged bird. He was whirling me round and round as though he were a discus-thrower—and I the discus! My arms soon began to ache with the strain, and the swift and continuous circling was making me dizzy. But I knew that if I relaxed my hold, even for a second, a terrible fate awaited me.’ Things rarely go as planned in Ruskin Bond’s world, especially when cricket bats, bicycles, jungle creatures and Uncle Ken are involved. In Sporting Tales, Ruskin Bond gathers some of his most entertaining adventures where games, competitions and small challenges lead to very big surprises. There are boys who dream of glory, friends who fall out and make up again, unexpected heroes and the occasional crocodile, ostrich or ghostly interruption. Funny, fast-moving and full of heart, these stories remind us that sport isn’t only about winning. It’s about spirit. And sometimes survival.
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The Wonderful Stone
High in the hills of Mussoorie, where clear streams run through forests of oak and pine, a boy spends his summer exploring the mountains. One day, he discovers something unusual in his favourite mountain stream—a smooth purple stone that glows softly in the sunlight. But this is no ordinary stone. Some believe it is a valuable mineral that can bring them riches. Others think it might bring luck—or perhaps, trouble! As the attractive stone travels from one owner to another, it has strange and surprising effects on all of them. But its various owners are never able to hold on to it for long. Sometimes, the most wonderful treasures are not meant to be kept—only admired. Set against the serene beauty of the Himalayan hills, The Wonderful Stone is a delightful story about adventure, curiosity, and the simple joys of discovering the natural world. After all, the mountains still hold many secrets—if only you know where to look.
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At The Altaras Of The Unkown
Just beyond the veil of reason lies the expanse of the unknown. Who goes there, nobody knows. Certain footsteps echo and certain (un)life blooms, yet it is darkness that greets us when we peek within. The unknown—the incomprehensible—demands a fearful capitulation. Thus we kneel at its altar and pray—for the respite from the need to pray. But its touch is infectious and reveals the lurking fear underneath the mundane. And there’s nowhere left to hide. At the Altars of the Unknown is a collection of 13 classic horror tales about those beings that exist beyond the veil—be they deities, demons, or visitors from outer space. Step in, why don’t you? What have you got to lose?
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James and the Giant Peach
"Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER." James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine. Life isn't much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden . . . A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow . . . and grow . . . and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical journey. The text in this edition of James and the Giant Peach was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.
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The Yoga Sutras for Children
What are the Yoga Sutras? Instructions for bearded rishis who lived in the forests of ancient India? Or the complete manual of asanas? Neither! In fact, the text may well have been called 'Maharishi P's Ultimate Handbook of Mind Control', for it is really a set of techniques to help us - all of us - awaken and harness the explosive power of our minds, through our actions, our attitudes and our awareness. And not through asanas? That too, but not in the way you imagined it. In this surprising, sparkling book, Roopa Pai unravels the secrets of Patanjali's compact 2,000-year-old text in ways both fun and accessible. Walk down the well-marked paths into a dazzling world where a whole new version of yourself - self-assured, fearless and free - awaits you.
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Vadivasal Chitramay (वाडीवासल चित्रमय)
वाडिवासल ही अभिजात तमिळ कादंबरीवर आधारित चित्रमय कादंबरी आहे, सी.एस. चेलप्पा यांच्या या कादंबरीचे पेरुमाल मुरुगन आणि चित्रकार अप्पुपेन यांनी रुपांतरण केले आहे. ही कथा पारंपरिक तमिळ खेळ जल्लीकट्टूच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर घडते, जिथे पीची नावाचा एक तरुण बैलाला ताब्यात घेण्याच्या मैदानात प्रवेश करतो. त्याचा उद्देश आपल्या वडिलांच्या मृत्यूचा बदला घेणे असतो, जो एका अजिंक्य बैलाच्या हल्ल्यात झाला होता. ही कथा मनुष्य विरुद्ध बैल या तीव्र संघर्षावर केंद्रित आहे आणि त्यातून धैर्य, सूड, अभिमान तसेच ग्रामीण तमिळ संस्कृती यांसारख्या विषयांचा शोध घेतला जातो. ग्राफिक नॉवेलमध्ये कृष्ण-धवल शैलीचा प्रभावी वापर करून मैदानातील तणाव, भावना आणि संघर्षाची उग्रता अत्यंत प्रभावीपणे दाखवली आहे.
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Hatumutucha Chandra (हाटूमुटूचा चंद्र)
एक चंद्र हाटूमुटूचा – आजचा काल्पनिक; परंतु उद्याचा वास्तविक – मुलांच्या विश्वातील कल्पना चांदणीहून चमकते; स्पेसमधून अजब दुनियेची सफर घडवते – दोन मित्रांची जोडी, डोंगरावर जाते; निसर्गाचा आनंद लुटून घेते – शाळेची शिकवण कामी येते; सर्वांना स्वच्छता शिकवण्यासाठी काही मुलांची टोळी येते – लेकरू असो बोलक्या वा मुक्या प्राण्याचं; आईची हाय; जखम करती जिवा – लहान मूल आणि मुका प्राणी; आठवणीतील `ती’ अन् ‘तो’ झुरतो रानी – बाप-लेक नाते काहीसे वेगळेच असते; बापाची अबोल भाषा, मुलाला क्षणात मोठं करते – गावाकडची मैतरी अन् ओढ जन्माची; लहान-मोठ्या वयाच्या अंतरापलीकडली जवळची – स्वप्न सायकलीचं; गरिबीतही आनंद मानणारं – निसर्गाच्या हिरवाईचं सपान सर्वांना पडू दे; हाटूमुटूच्या चंद्राप्रमाणं भाग्य सर्वांचं खुलू दे..!
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Hachyukisunaski (हॅच्युकीसुनास्की)
`हॅच्युकीसुनास्की' या पृथ्वीपेक्षा लहान आणि बुधापेक्षा मोठ्या असलेल्या या आगळ्यावेगळ्या ग्रहावर राहणारा `मिस्टर वांगडू.’ परग्रहावरचा रहिवाशी म्हणजेच ‘एलिअन’रूपी माणूस. हो! हो! माणूसच... त्याला कायमच पृथ्वीवरच्या माणसांचं अप्रूप वाटत आलं आहे. त्याच नात्यात घडणार्‍या गमतीशीर, थरारक कथा तो स्वत: सांगतो. वय दोनशे वर्षं, चार डोळे, चार हात, गोलगोल दोन पाय फिरणारे, रंगबदलू त्वचा, एकच मान; पण तीही मोडून बाजूला ठेवता येईल अशी आणि हो एका ठिकाणाहून दुसर्‍या ठिकाणी क्षणात जाणारा, कधी लहान तर कधी मोठा होणारा जादूगार म्हणजेच `धुमशुक कुमुशाक वांगडू.’ असा विचित्र मानव पृथ्वी ग्रहाच्या सफरीवर येत राहतो आणि काय-काय घडतं म्हणून सांगू. नुसता धिंगाणा, थरार, धावपळ आणि अविस्मरणिय निसर्गाची सफर. तुम्हालाही अनुभवायची आहे तर मग चला.. कुठे?? पुस्तकामध्ये.. धुमशुक वाट बघतोय...
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Horrible Science - Ugly Bugs
HORRIBLE SCIENCE: UGLY BUGS lifts up the stone on the creepy-crawly world of insects. You don't have to go very far to find them. Pick up any stone, look into any corner, and a hideous creepy-crawly thing is bound to squirm out! Huge hairy spiders! Wriggly centipedes! Slimy slugs and snails! Most frail folk will scream and run away. But if you're brave enough to look closer, then it's time to discover what slugs do with their slime, why flies throw up on your tea, how insects drink your blood and how a preying mantis bites its victim's head off! Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.
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Horrible Science - Evil Inventions
This work contains Science with the squishy bits left in. It's time to gear-up for some evil inventions. Dare you discover: the bottom-stabbing bike saddle? The head-chopping machine operated by a sheep? The terrible toilet snorkel? If you think you can stomach the sick side of science, then read on as we get to grips with gruesome gadgets and murderous machines that killed their inventors. With fantastic fact files, quirky quizzes and crazy cartoons, "Evil Inventions" is buzzing with brilliant brainwaves. Science has never been so horrible.
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Horrible Science - Frightful Flight
Horrible Science: Frightful Flight is stuffed with hair-raising heights, dizzying drops and mind-blowing facts about flying! Readers will be amazed to learn how to see the earth's shadow, how to build a flying saucer, and how, after centuries of fearsome flight flops, people have finally taken to the skies. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look and illustrated throughout by Tony De Saulles for the next generation of Horrible Science fans.
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Horrible Science - Killer Energy
Horrible Science: Killer Energy is full of the most gory, crazy and extra horrible facts about killer energy! Find out all the gruesome details of why space loos spray out frozen pee and which chilling chemical can preserve pets! Redesigned in a bold, funky new look and illustrated by Tony De Saulles for the next generation of Horrible Science fans.
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Horrible Histories - Freaky Peaks
Does geography grind down you? Fed up with miserable maps, rotten rock piles and tongue-twisting terms? Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you scale the heady heights of Freaky Peaks.
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Horrible Histories - Raging Rivers
Geography with the gritty bits left in! Where in the world can you: Peer over the edge of a roaring waterfall? Come face-to-face with a peckish piranha? Go white-water rafting through hair-raising rapids?
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Horrible Histories - Gorgeous Georgians
Discover all the foul facts about the Gorgeous Georgians with history’s most horrible headlines. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashed fish eyes for to the effects of their toxic makeup. It's all in Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
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Horrible Histories - Smashing Saxons
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Smashing Saxons, including who got cow pats as Christmas presents, why wearing a pig on your head is lucky and how to make a dead Saxon happy. With a bold, accessible new look, illustrated throughout and revised by the author, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. 2013 is the twentieth anniversary of Horrible Histories.