A fact finder, an almanac, a book of general knowledge a notes diary, all rolled in one. It would be useful to students as it is a ready reference with interesting as well as essential information. A good tool to aid you with your homework and projects.
Hachette Children’s Yearbook and Infopedia 2014, Hachette, Rs. 295
Here’s a year book to keep you up to date about major events that have taken place in India, people who have made news and those who have won awards. It also gives you information about India’s states and countries around the world. If you wanted to know more about sports and environment or developments in Science and space the book could be of use.
Scholastic Yearbook 2014, Scholastic, Rs. 299
Two comics that tell the story of India’s brave men, who in the face of danger gave it all they had to protect their country. The first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest gallantry award in the face of the enemy, Major Somnath Sharma exemplified unwavering valour in the face of death. Undeterred by an injury, Major Sharma was instrumental in setting up defensive position in Badgam, a village about eight miles south east of Srinagar and stopped the raiders from reaching and taking control of the Srinagar airport in October 1947. Major Sharma played a pivotal role in foiling the enemy’s plan at the cost of his own life.
Lieutinant Manoj Pandey always took up the most difficult challenges in the Army. His unmatched daredevilry is what enabled him to destroy four Pakistani posts during the war. He charged towards the last bunker with a grenade in his hand and the war cry ‘ayo gorkhali’ on his lips…the many guns that pointed at him ineffective in inciting any fear in the braveheart.
Param Vir Chakra Somnath Sharma; Param Vir Chakra Manoj Pandey, Maj. Gen. Ian Cardozo,Roli Books, Rs. 99 each
