This issue of Junior Focus, a monthly magazine for teachers of 7-11 year-old children, published in the UK by Scholastic Ltd is devoted to the Indus Valley Civilisation. By I. Aronovsky, co-author of QCA-recommended teaching pack for the UK curriculum, the magazine has three fabulous colour posters, background information, teaching ideas, lesson plans and photocopiable activities and worksheets - all based on the latest archaeological discoveries and theories. Out of print.
by Mark Kenoyer.
A 33 page coloring book telling the story of two ancient Indus children based on the latest facts. Oxford University Press, Karachi, Pakistan, 1998. $8. Cover and ordering information.
by Maris Multimedia (London).
For children age 10 and up, the only popular CD-ROM with equal treatment to all areas of the world and a decent section on the Indus Civilization and ancient India. Well-researched, nice relief maps, and virtual tour of a house in Mohenjo-daro. (Available retail or in UK dial 01932 781 108 Fax: 01932 788 796, +44 (0) 20 8547 4001, fax. +44 (0) 20 8408 5441, for US check their ordering page.) For more information contact Maris: info@maris.com Maris Technologies Ltd, 12-50 Kingsgate Road, Kingston, KT2 5AA, UK
National Curriculum History, Key Stage 2, by I. Aronovsky and U. Aafjes-Sinnadurai, Illus. by Carol Barker (The Commonwealth Institute, London, 1995, ISBN 0 946140 61 8, £12.50).
Fat resource and activity pack, for children age 7 to 11. Thirteen booklets, color photos and "excellent drawings" according to the Times Education Supplement. Available from publisher in the UK (Education Dept., Kensington High St., London W8 6NQ, Fax +44 (0) 20 7602 7374, Tel +44 (0) 20 7603 4535) and from Harappa Bazaar in the US. See Resources for UK Teachers.
The best high quality color photos for teachers.
History Education Consultancy.
A step-by-step guide to making an ancient Indus Valley ox cart out of clay. With a dozen related activities and teacher's notes, templates and modelling instructions, numerous artefact illustrations and diagrams. (Does not include parts.) Cover and US orders.
by E. Davis and J. Dowling (Mantra Publishing, 1983, ISBN 1 85269 095 X, multi language).
Story of Asif's holiday visit to Mohenjodaro and Rohri hills with archaeologist aunt Laila. For younger readers. Lovely color illustrations. Dual text: English with Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Turkish or Urdu available.
by Jill Bennett (Folens, London, 1995, ISBN 1 85276 641 7, £10.95).
Short black and white activity book (line drawings). A lot of information on Lothal. Good activities.
by R. Rajagopalan (Children's Book Trust, New Delhi, 1992, ISBN 81 7011 637 6).
For able readers. Nice b/w illustrations, history of excavations included, questions past interpretations.