Mala Discovers Modern India

About This SeriesThis series, The Mystery of History, is designed to promote self-discovery and admiration from the perspective of a young child. It brings to life the great civilizations humanity has created. The series is centered on family and community as well as exploration and innovation. Its composition promotes intellectual curiosity and an excitement for history. This is the fourth book in the India set for children three to nine. This volume provides a history of modern India and its people.About These BooksThe India set starts with book 1, Mala Discovers India, which provides an overview of the country as a whole. Each of the next three books explores a time period of Indian history. They give the child the history of that time period within the country, focusing on human needs in order of hierarchy.Book 2, Mala Discovers Ancient India, focuses on the need for food, shelter, and defense.Book 3, Mala Discovers Medieval India, focuses on the ability to work together to solve conflicts and to develop workable rules and government.Book 4, Mala Discovers Modern India, focuses on the need for art, culture, and innovation.See our other book sets: Mia Discovers Italy, a four-book set, and Zola Discovers South Africa, a four-book set.Coming soon: Edie Discovers Germany, a four-book set.