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About Mamta Nainy
Mamta Nainy is a children’s writer, editor, and translator based in New Delhi, India. She is the author of many children’s books, including A Brush with Indian Art, illustrated by Aniruddha Mukherjee, which won the Hindu Young World-Goodbooks Award in 2019; and Bioscope, illustrated by Shanti Devi, which was named to the IBBY Honour List in 2012. Follow the author on Instagram @mamtanainy.
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Books By Mamta Nainy
₹ 149.47
Have you heard of a lake where you can find hundreds of skeletons floating on the clear, blue waters? Would you believe it if we told you that there’s a gate that drips blood? Have you ever seen a tree as big as an entire forest… or a palace that has no pillars? How about a monastery that looks like a giant honeycomb from a distance?
Strap yourself in and get ready for a swashbuckling tour across India with the second book in this exciting new series, A Dozen and a Half Stories, and discover the secrets behind some of the most mysterious places that you didn’t even know existed.
From a fort where entry after sunset is forbidden to a one-of-a-kind crater created by a huge chip of the moon, from a church that drowns every monsoon and re-emerges during the summers, to pillars that sing Sa Re Ga Ma, these places will spook you, send shivers down the spine, make you gasp, and leave you with more questions than answers!
Strap yourself in and get ready for a swashbuckling tour across India with the second book in this exciting new series, A Dozen and a Half Stories, and discover the secrets behind some of the most mysterious places that you didn’t even know existed.
From a fort where entry after sunset is forbidden to a one-of-a-kind crater created by a huge chip of the moon, from a church that drowns every monsoon and re-emerges during the summers, to pillars that sing Sa Re Ga Ma, these places will spook you, send shivers down the spine, make you gasp, and leave you with more questions than answers!
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A DOZEN AND A HALF STORIES
19 Aug, 2006
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What really happened to the Indus Valley civilization? Where is the lost river of Saraswati? Did
the ancient city of Dwarka actually disappear under water?
How did the city of Muziris fall off the map only to miraculously reappear? Who stole the Kohi-
Noor? What is the secret behind the last door of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Piece together puzzles from the past with the first book in this exciting new series that looks at
some of the most intriguing, head-scratching, spine-tingling mysteries about things lost and found
in Indian history. From strange disappearances to cryptic comebacks, from mystifying monuments
to long-lost treasure, this book will serve you history with a whole lot of mystery and mayhem!
the ancient city of Dwarka actually disappear under water?
How did the city of Muziris fall off the map only to miraculously reappear? Who stole the Kohi-
Noor? What is the secret behind the last door of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Piece together puzzles from the past with the first book in this exciting new series that looks at
some of the most intriguing, head-scratching, spine-tingling mysteries about things lost and found
in Indian history. From strange disappearances to cryptic comebacks, from mystifying monuments
to long-lost treasure, this book will serve you history with a whole lot of mystery and mayhem!
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Satyajit Ray In 100 Anecdotes: A Collector's Edition
19 Apr, 2021
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Satyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes is a gorgeously illustrated, one-of-a-kind book to introduce the genius of Satyajit Ray to readers young and old.
· A collector's edition to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray on 2 May 2021
· The book is an easy introduction to the genius of Satyajit Ray with short anecdotes presented in a wonderful package
· The book has gorgeous line arts that complement the text to create an engaging book that readers will enjoy reading
Tracing his magnificent life with 100 little-known and inspiring incidents as well as unusual trivia, this collectible edition pays homage to the maestro on his 100th birth anniversary.
A master filmmaker, a remarkable auteur, a writer par excellence and an artist of immense reach and range, Satyajit Ray was an indefinable genius. This book is a classic tribute that celebrates his many accomplishments across literature, music, art and more.
· A collector's edition to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray on 2 May 2021
· The book is an easy introduction to the genius of Satyajit Ray with short anecdotes presented in a wonderful package
· The book has gorgeous line arts that complement the text to create an engaging book that readers will enjoy reading
Tracing his magnificent life with 100 little-known and inspiring incidents as well as unusual trivia, this collectible edition pays homage to the maestro on his 100th birth anniversary.
A master filmmaker, a remarkable auteur, a writer par excellence and an artist of immense reach and range, Satyajit Ray was an indefinable genius. This book is a classic tribute that celebrates his many accomplishments across literature, music, art and more.
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When In Delhi
3 May, 2020
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Do you know that there were once seven cities within the city of Delhi? Can you imagine that Delhi once ran a tram service? Have you ever heard about the drool-worthy sixteen-layered paratha that you get only in Delhi? Can you believe that Delhi runs the largest fleet of environment-friendly buses? All of this and a lot more abound in this anything-but-typical travel book for the young. Just like the city of Delhi, there’s nothing ordinary about it!
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Bioscope
22 Apr, 2020
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Join Guddu as she takes you on a tour through the heartland of Mithila. Simple joys of life gain brilliant colours with Mithila painter Shanti Devi’s striking imagery. Guddu’s warm-hearted and humorous narrative will make your lips curl to bring a smile.
• "A wonderful attempt to bring such folk art in prominence." — Literary Sojourn
• "Minimal text and vibrant illustrations by an accomplished Madhubani artist presents a great opportunity for children to look at and discuss with a parent or a teacher, or, maybe just soak it all in themselves." — Young India Books
FEATURED IN IBBY HONOUR LIST 2012
• "A wonderful attempt to bring such folk art in prominence." — Literary Sojourn
• "Minimal text and vibrant illustrations by an accomplished Madhubani artist presents a great opportunity for children to look at and discuss with a parent or a teacher, or, maybe just soak it all in themselves." — Young India Books
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My Father is in the Indian Army
31 Jul, 2019
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Beena's dad is in the Indian army, which means that when duty calls, he's got to get going at once. Beena knows her dad's job is important, but her birthday is coming up. She really, really wants her dad to be at home to celebrate with her. Will he be able to make it back in time?
Read on to find out about the people and their families whose big and small acts of heroism make the Indian army inspiring!
Read on to find out about the people and their families whose big and small acts of heroism make the Indian army inspiring!
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My Mother is in the Indian Air Force
31 Jul, 2019
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Rohan thinks his mom is a bit like a a superhero-she flies in to save the day, she loops and swoops between the clouds, she even jumps off planes wearing parachutes! But her job demands that she keep moving from place to place, and Rohan doesn't want to move again. Not this time. Can he find a way to stay?
Read on to find out about the people and their families whose big and small acts of heroism make the Indian air force formidable!
Read on to find out about the people and their families whose big and small acts of heroism make the Indian air force formidable!
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10 Indian Art Mysteries That Have Never Been Solved
29 Apr, 2022
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This book tells the stories of ten mysterious people, styles and objects in Indian art from the prehistoric period to the present day-and in the process, it captures some of the diversity and range of the very large canvas we call Indian art. The stories told here include those of:
The Bhimbetka paintings
The evolution of the Buddha
The Ajanta caves
The Kailashanatha temple
The Pithora paintings
Women artists of the Mughal era
Bani Thani
Indian yellow
Manaku of Guler
The Sripuranthan Shiva Nataraja
Mamta Nainy explores diverse artistic periods, explains different art forms, and gives insights into the lives of artists working in different times and spaces, one curious case at a time.
The Bhimbetka paintings
The evolution of the Buddha
The Ajanta caves
The Kailashanatha temple
The Pithora paintings
Women artists of the Mughal era
Bani Thani
Indian yellow
Manaku of Guler
The Sripuranthan Shiva Nataraja
Mamta Nainy explores diverse artistic periods, explains different art forms, and gives insights into the lives of artists working in different times and spaces, one curious case at a time.
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Eeeks! I Saw a Mosquito!
15 Feb, 2021
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Mosquitoes are mostly known as tiny troublemakers. But there are lots of interesting facts about these delicate insects. Read this book to find out about their many species, sizes, diets, homes and-most importantly-why
they bite!
About the Series
It's time to enter the fascinating kingdom of insects with WWF India's EEKS series! From bees to flies, from ants to wasps and from mosquitoes to cockroaches, the books in this unique series will introduce you to a vast variety of insects we share our planet with and help you discover some jaw-dropping facts about them. So, what are you waiting for? Bug out, have fun and be prepared to be amazed!
they bite!
About the Series
It's time to enter the fascinating kingdom of insects with WWF India's EEKS series! From bees to flies, from ants to wasps and from mosquitoes to cockroaches, the books in this unique series will introduce you to a vast variety of insects we share our planet with and help you discover some jaw-dropping facts about them. So, what are you waiting for? Bug out, have fun and be prepared to be amazed!
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Eeeks! I Saw a Cockroach!
15 Feb, 2021
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Whether cockroaches fill you with dread or wide-eyed wonder, there's no denying the fact that they are some of the most amazing creatures of the insect universe. So, dash right into their wonderful world, find out everything about them and be prepared to be super surprised!
About the series
It's time to enter the fascinating kingdom of insects with WWF India's EEKS series! From bees to flies, from ants to wasps and from mosquitoes to cockroaches, the books in this unique series will introduce you to a vast variety of insects we share our planet with and help you discover some jaw-dropping facts about them. So, what are you waiting for? Bug out, have fun and be prepared to be amazed!
About the series
It's time to enter the fascinating kingdom of insects with WWF India's EEKS series! From bees to flies, from ants to wasps and from mosquitoes to cockroaches, the books in this unique series will introduce you to a vast variety of insects we share our planet with and help you discover some jaw-dropping facts about them. So, what are you waiting for? Bug out, have fun and be prepared to be amazed!
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